NOPD Investigating Homicide, Shooting Incidents in Fifth District

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is investigating two incidents, a shooting and a homicide, that occurred this afternoon in the Fifth District with a total of 12 gunshot wound victims, two of which have been pronounced deceased.

At approximately 3:38 p.m., officers assigned to a second line event in the 1800 block of Almonaster Avenue reported hearing gunfire and responded. The officers located eight victims on scene suffering from gunshot wounds. All eight individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

Approximately 45 minutes later, officers responded to an additional report of gunfire at the intersection of Almonaster and Florida avenues. Upon arriving at this second scene, officers located two victims. EMS pronounced one victim deceased at the scene, while the second victim was transported to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased. A third victim reportedly involved in this incident sought treatment at a hospital via private transportation and is currently listed in stable condition.

The NOPD immediately shut down the second line event as part of the investigation.

This investigation is in its early stages and remains ongoing. Detectives are working diligently to gather information and identify those responsible for these incidents as well as a motive.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and to officially identify the deceased victims. Announcement of this information will come from the Coroner’s Office.

No additional information is currently available.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in these investigations is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050 or to call Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.