NEW ORLEANS — A man was shot and killed in the St. Claude area Friday night, according to a statement from the New Orleans Police Department's Public Affairs Division said.
Officers with NOPD's Fifth District responded to reports of gunshots near N. Miro and Port streets around 9:38 p.m., and they found a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
A press release said life-saving measures were performed before the victim died of his injuries.
Emergency Medical Services crews said the victim died at the scene.
After notifying the family and conducting an autopsy, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the victim's name.
NOPD detectives are working to find out who killed the man and why.
Homicide Detective Michael Poluikis is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300. Those with information can also call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.
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