Man dies at hospital following Central City shooting

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened early Tuesday in Central City.

According to officers, around 1:40 a.m., they originally responded to a call of a shooting in the 2400 block of Dryades Street where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

EMS provided treatment on the scene and took the man to a hospital.

An hour later, at 2:37 a.m., NOPD officers reported the man died from his injuries.

Further details weren’t released. 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 victim’s identity after an autopsy is done and the family is notified.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Sixth District detectives at (504)-658-6060 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504)-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

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