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Man shot in the head in New Orleans East

He was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Credit: NOPD

NEW ORLEANS — The man, who was not identified by the New Orleans Police Department, was reportedly shot near the intersection of East Laverne Street and Pines Boulevard. 

He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. 

Police did not give any information about a suspect or possible motivation for the shooting. 

Authorities encourage anybody with information about the shooting to contact Crimestoppers at  (504) 837-8477.

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