Man shot overnight in Seventh Ward

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans police are investigating after a man was shot in the Seventh Ward on Friday, July 12.

New Orleans police reported that the shooting occurred around 12:17 a.m. in the 2200 block of New Orleans Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to NOPD, one person at the scene was questioned about the murder.

Anyone with additional information about the fatal shooting can call the NOPD Homicide Unit at 504-659-5300 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.

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