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New Orleans Police investigate fatal shooting in Algiers

Shooting occurred in the 3200 block of General De Gaulle Drive shortly before 11:20 p.m
Credit: NOPD

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night in the Algiers area.

Officers from the Fourth District responded to a report of a shooting in the 3200 block of General De Gaulle Drive shortly before 11:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a victim inside a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound.

EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

No further details have been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

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