NEW ORLEANS — Authorities say one man is dead after being shot several times in New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward.
The New Orleans Police Department said the shooting happened after 1:20 p.m. in North Miro and Monticello streets. Police say a man was shot several times and died at the scene.
People called police, reporting gunshots in the area around 1:20 p.m., police said. Officers found the victim with several gunshot wounds, and he was declared dead where he was found.
Detectives were working to find out who killed the man and why Monday. The police department did not immediately identify the victim or say if anyone had been taken into custody.
On Monday, Dec. 2, the Orleans Parish Coroner identified the deceased as 33-year-old Timothy Smith.
Detective Nickolas Davis is in charge of the investigation and can be called at 504.658.5300. People with information that can help solve the crime can call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 1.877.903.STOP.
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