TERRYTOWN, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot dead outside a Terrytown home.
Sheriff Joe Lopinto said around 1:15 am Wednesday, deputies responded to a report of a man shot in the 1900 block of Faith Pl.
When deputies arrived, they found the man unresponsive and suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was located on the ground outside a residence. He was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS. JPSO is now investigating it as a homicide.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information is asked to call our Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.
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