NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police are investigating three separate homicides in the city, two happened Wednesday morning and one in the afternoon.
The first of the shootings happened in the Hollygrove neighborhood.
Police responded to a call there shortly after 7:30 a.m. in the 8800 block of Pritchard Place, where they found a man with one gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
Officers are also investigating a homicide in the Sixth District, where a man was declared dead at the 2800 block of South Johnson Street just after 10:30 a.m.
A third homicide happened in the Fifth District at around 1:45 p.m.
Police say man there died after a shooting in the 2800 block of Comus Court.
A potential suspect in the Hollygrove shooting has been taken in for questioning, according to officials.
NOPD's homicide unit will lead the efforts into investigating the incidents.
As the unit continues looking for clues, 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
The victim's identity in the Hollygrove shooting will be revealed after an autopsy is conducted and his family has been notified.
This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news.
