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NOPD: Woman shot, killed in Little Woods neighborhood, suspect arrested

Police say the victim was shot at least one time around 1:30 p.m. in the 7900 block of Lehigh Street.
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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Little Woods neighborhood that left one woman dead Tuesday.

Police say the victim was shot at least one time around 1:30 p.m. in the 7900 block of Lehigh Street.

The victim's identity will be revealed after an autopsy is conducted and her family has been notified.

The NOPD announced at 7:38 p.m. that a suspect turned himself in. 56-year-old Gregory Chapman was arrested on second-degree murder charges.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the NOPD at (504) 821-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.

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