One dead, one wounded in Central City double shooting

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a double shooting that left a man dead and another person wounded in Central City early Monday morning, June 24.

According to the NOPD, at 1:18 a.m., officers were called in reference to a shooting at the corner of Thalia and Barrone streets.

Officers said upon arrival, they found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene by NOLA EMS.

The second victim, a man, was taken to a hospital by car for treatment of a gunshot wound, according to the NOPD.

No further details are available at this time. The NOPD is in the process of gathering evidence and information to determine a possible suspect and motive.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the deceased victim’s identity after an autopsy is done and the family is notified

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