The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in the Desire neighborhood on Monday.
Police say they were called to the 2900 block of Florida Avenue shortly before 4:40 a.m. due to a shooting in the area.
When police arrived, they found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
New Orleans EMS pronounced the man dead on the scene.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and the official cause of death upon completion of the autopsy and notification of the family.
There is no further information available at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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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