NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that happened early Thursday morning. One of the shootings is investigated as a homicide.
The first shooting happened shortly after midnight in the 7700 block of Alabama Street. Initial information shows that responding officers located a male gunshot wound victim on the scene. No word on the man’s condition at this time.
The NOPD is also investigating a fatal shooting in the 1000 block of Loyola Avenue. Initial information shows a male gunshot wound victim was found at the scene. That man later died at the hospital. It is now being investigated as a homicide police say.
Anyone with additional information that can aid in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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