NOPD Investigating Homicide in Seventh District

The NOPD is investigating a homicide today (November 11, 2024) in the 8200 block of South I-10 Service Road.

Shortly before 8:25 a.m., NOPD Seventh District officers were dispatched to the location for a call of a person down. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive adult male gunshot wound victim. EMS arrived on scene and confirmed the victim to be deceased.

Detectives are in the process of gathering information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident as well as a motive. No additional information is currently available.

The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and to officially identify the victim. Announcement of this information will come from the Coroner's Office.

Anyone with additional information that can assist 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.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD's Public Affairs Division at [email protected].