NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one man dead in the Little Woods neighborhood.
Police say the man was shot in the 8700 block of Hayne Boulevard. The victim died at the scene.
No other information has been released.
NOPD officials have labeled the killing a homicide, which means investigators with the NOPD's homicide unit will lead the efforts into investigating the incident.
As investigators continue looking for clues, the investigation is far from over, but police said they're willing to hear from people with information.
Anyone willing to share information that can help police in the investigation can call CrimeStoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 1.877.903.7867
After an autopsy, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim's name and the official cause of death but not before getting in touch with the victim's family.