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18-year-old killed on Canal Street Saturday night

The victim was shot multiple times and later died at a nearby hospital.
Credit: WWL-TV

NEW ORLEANS — The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday night in the 700 block of Canal Street.

Police say an 18-year-old man was walking when the suspect, a 15-year-old male, approached him and shot him multiple times. The suspect was immediately arrested by officers in the area.

The victim was taken to a hospital by EMS, where he later died.

The 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with second degree murder, illegal carrying of weapons and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile.

The victim's identity will be revealed once an autopsy is done and his family has been made aware.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news.

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