NEW ORLEANS – One man is dead after a shooting near Dillard University in New Orleans early Thursday morning.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, the shooting happened around 2:25 a.m. at the intersection of Sere and St. Anthony streets. Shortly after officers responded to the scene, a man arrived a local hospital with an apparent gunshot wound. Police say the man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death and release the man’s name at a later time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact NOPD homicide detective 504-658-5300. Residents can also report information to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.