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Man shot and killed in Marrero Sunday evening

The sheriff's office said the man was found dead on the ground at the location.
Credit: Eric Frazier / WWL Louisiana
Deputies on the scene of a killing in Marrero Sunday night.

MARRERO, La. — A man was shot and killed in Marrero Sunday evening.

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Mt. Kennedy Drive.

Sheriff Joe Lopinto said that deputies responded to a report of a shooting and when they arrived, they found the adult male victim lying on the ground suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is currently no motive or suspect information at this time.  

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Anyone with information is asked to call our Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.

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