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Teen killed in New Orleans East, NOPD says

The victim died on the scene.

NEW ORLEANS — A teen was killed on Tuesday evening in the 14700 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

NOPD said they received a call that someone was shot in the area around 5:20 p.m. and confirmed at 5:42 p.m.

Officers said they arrived to find a teenage boy dead inside of a home. Officers said the boy suffered a gunshot wound.

NOPD is investigating the incident. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of the autopsy and notification of the family.

No additional information is available at this time.

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