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Two Overnight Shootings Leave Two Dead in New Orleans

Investigations continue with evidence collection underway, identities pending coroner review.

Overview

  • Police say a woman was found with a gunshot wound around 11 p.m. Thursday in the 3900 block of General Taylor Street in Broadmoor and was pronounced dead at the scene by NOLA EMS.
  • Around 2 a.m. Friday, officers found a man with a gunshot wound in the 4300 block of Louisa Drive in Gentilly, where NOLA EMS pronounced him dead.
  • The New Orleans Police Department has opened separate homicide investigations into both incidents.
  • Detectives are gathering evidence to determine a possible suspect and motive, according to NOPD.
  • The Orleans Parish Coroner will release the victims’ names after autopsies and family notification, and police have not provided further details.