A homicide in the Third District is under investigation by the New Orleans Police Department. According to the New Orleans Police Department, the incident happened on Tuesday night near the 4500 block of Old Gentilly Road.
Officers from the Third District responded to a shooting in a business parking lot at approximately 7:15 p.m. When they arrived, they discovered an adult Hispanic male victim who had been shot. According to the New Orleans Police Department, he was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital and declared deceased a few hours after the event.
Following a fatal gunshot, investigators are investigating a potential armed robbery. Investigators think the perpetrators went up to the victim, shot him, then took his wallet and cell phone. The victim’s name has not yet been verified; it will be made public following notification to his family. The inquiry is being led by Detective Rayell Johnson, and no more information has been made public. According to the New Orleans Police Department, law enforcement is still collecting evidence in an effort to identify the perpetrator or suspects.
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