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2 killed in New Orleans Friday morning in separate incidents

Police responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1400 block of Bienville early Friday morning.

NEW ORLEANS — A man was shot and killed in New Orleans early Friday according to the New Orleans Police Department.

The NOPD says that an officer was on patrol around 3 a.m. near the 1400 block of Bienville Street when they heard gunshots and went to the area.

Once they arrived, they found a man down and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

A few hours later, a man was found stabbed to death in the 2700 block of Banks Street. He was suffering multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene. 

There was no other information available early Friday on either incident.

Anyone who might have information can call Crimestoppers at 822-1111.

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