NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating another deadly shooting on the interstate Wednesday night.
According to police, an accident involving three vehicles on westbound I-10 at Morrison Road, was called in at around 6:17.
Police said a shooting happened at I-10 East at Crowder Blvd. shortly before the accident and that when they arrived, they found a man suffering from a number of gunshot wounds.
He was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Two others were brought to the hospital suffering from injuries sustained in the accident. The state of their condition is unknown at the moment.
Both the shooting and accident are currently under investigation as NOPD is in the process of gathering information that will help them identify the suspect and motive.
The identity of the deceased victim will be released after an autopsy os done and the family is notified.
No further information is available at this time.
Detective Matthew Riffle is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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