The NOPD is investigating a homicide that was reproted today (September 23, 2025) in the 300 block of North Rampart Street, in the First District.

At about 12:20 p.m., NOPD First District officers responded to a call of an unclassified death at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male subject inside of a hotel room. The victim was declared deceased on scene. Upon further investigation, the subject was found to have sustained possible blunt force trauma injuries. The signal for the incident was then changed to a homicide.

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No additional details are currently available.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and determine official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimestoppersgno.org.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.