JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — A man is dead after a shooting in Marrero Saturday afternoon, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto said deputies were called to the 7200 block of Gentry Road at about 12:45 after reports of gunshots in the area.
When deputies arrived they said a man was found outside of a house. He was pronounced dead on the scene, according to JPSO.
A suspect and motive are not known at the moment but the shooting is under investigation.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or Crimestoppers.
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