NEW ORLEANS — NOPD is investigating a double shooting in the Little Woods neighborhood that left one man dead Sunday.
In a release from the New Orleans Police Department, Seventh District officers responded to the 7400 block of Crestmont Road on a call of aggravated battery by shooting.
Upon arrival, police said they found two men with gunshot injuries at the location. Initial investigation said the men are father and son who had gotten into an argument.
The son, 23-years-old, was brought to the hospital by car, while the father, 43-years-old, was transported to the hospital by EMS where he later died from his injuries, according to NOPD.
The 43-year-old victim's identity will be released after an autopsy is done and once the family is notified.
Homicide Detective Nickolas Davis is over the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP with information that can aid the investigation.
No further information is available as of now but 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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