NOPD Investigates Second District Homicide
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is investigating a homicide that claimed the life of an
adult male Thursday morning May 24, 2018.
Second District officers responded to a call of an aggravated
battery by shooting around 8:19 a.m. in the 1700 block of Eagle
Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from an
apparent gunshot wound to the head.
The victim died at the scene.
Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence
and information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident, as
well as a motive.
No further information is currently available. The Orleans Parish Coroner's
Office will determine an official cause of death and release the victim's name,
upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Everett Briscoe is leading the ongoing investigation and can
be reached at 504-658-5300 with any
information regarding this incident. Citizens with information that can help
solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or
toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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