Man shot dead at Bourbon & Toulouse streets

New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the heart of the French Quarter.

Police say shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday, officers were sent to investigate a shooting in the 600 block of Bourbon Street near the corner of Toulouse.

"Upon arrival, officers located an adult male gunshot wound victim on scene," said police in a statement. "The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased."

Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide at (504) 658-5300, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP).

Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.