NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide where a woman was killed and her body was dumped in a canal near Florida Street and New Orleans Street, according to an NOPD spokesperson.
The NOPD said they were notified of this homicide at around 2:11 p.m. on Sunday.
According to the press release, officers found the woman's body in a canal and was suffering blunt force trauma to her body. She was pronounced dead on scene.
Detectives are currently investigating this incident, according to the press release.
"Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Section at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, toll free 1-877-903-7867," the press release said.
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