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16-year-old girl and man killed in shooting near Gentilly and Elysian Fields

The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Elysian Fields and Gentilly.

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NEW ORLEANS — A 16-year-old girl and a man were shot and killed in a shooting incident near the intersection of Elysian Fields and Gentilly Boulevard Wednesday afternoon around 4:30 p.m.

The NOPD said officers responding to the scene found both victims down in the parking lot of a Walgreens store. The 16-year-old was pronounced deceased on the scene. The man was rushed to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

Anyone with information on this or any violent crime can call Crimestoppers at 822-1111.

#NOPDAlert: Investigation under way into homicide at Elysian Fields Ave. & Gentilly Blvd. Initial reports show two gunshot wound victims, one of which - an adult female - declared deceased on scene. Second victim, adult male, transported to a local hospital via EMS.
— New Orleans Police Department (@NOPDNews) December 7, 2022

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