A 31-year-old man was murdered Saturday afternoon in the Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans Police said. The victim’s name has been withheld, pending notification of family members.

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According to Officer Garry G. Flot, an NOPD spokesman, the incident took place at 12:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Marigny Street.

Fifth District officers responded to calls of a shooting and found the victim lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his body, Flot said. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died.

Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact Crimestoppers at 822-1111. Callers do not have to identify themselves and could be eligible for a cash reward.