NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating early morning homicide in the Lower Garden District.
Police say it happened at the intersection of Erato and Constance streets before 6 a.m. Investigators found a person with at least one gunshot wound.
The victim was declared dead at the scene.
No other information is available at this time.
NOPD officials labeled the killing a homicide, which means investigators with the police department's homicide unit will lead the efforts into finding out what happened.
As NOPD homicide investigators continue looking for clues at the scene and talking to people who may have known, seen or heard anything to find out who killed the victim, how and why, the investigation is far from over, but police said they're willing to hear from people with information.
Anyone willing to share information that can help police in the investigation can call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-7867
After an autopsy, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim's name and the official cause of death but not before getting in touch with the victim's family.