Woman dead following homicide in Seabrook neighborhood

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NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — A woman is dead following a homicide that occurred in the Seabrook neighborhood of New Orleans on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers were called to the 6200 block of Bridgehampton Drive around 7:15 p.m. in response to a report of aggravated battery by shooting.

On scene, a woman was declared dead by EMS after having been shot at least once. The incident was confirmed as a homicide just before 8 p.m.

A man, 35-year-old Christopher Gentris, has been identified as a person of interest in the investigation and is being sought by the NOPD for questioning.

Officials with the NOPD say Gentris is not currently wanted on criminal charges in the investigation, however, detectives believe he may have knowledge that could be vital to the investigation and would like to interview him.

The investigation remains ongoing as investigators gather evidence and information to identify the responsible party and a motive in this incident.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and the official cause of death following the completion of the autopsy and the notification of the victim’s family.

Additional information will reportedly be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans anonymously at 504-822-111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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