NOPD Investigating Homicide in the Second District
 NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on November 8, 2026, in the 4400 block of South Claiborne Avenue in the Second District.
At approximately 6:54 a.m., NOPD Second District officers responded to a call for service reporting an adult male lying on the ground. After arriving on scene officers observed the 69-year-old male victim suffering from multiple contusions.
New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
Following further investigation, the incident was classified as a homicide at approximately 9:13 a.m.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will determine the exact cause of death and identify the victim upon notification of family.
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 additional details are currently available.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online at https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
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