Early Tuesday morning, a male victim was fatally shot in New Orleans' storied French Quarter, marking the latest incidence of gun violence that plagues the city's heart. In the 800 block of Chartres Street, near the historic Jackson Square, New Orleans Police Department officers found an unresponsive male who was later pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by FOX8Live.

The New Orleans Police Department quickly arrived to secure the area and gather evidence, aiming to find a motive and suspect. Details about the shooting are limited, and the police have not revealed the victim's identity. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will confirm the identity after an autopsy and family notification. Officers first believed it was an aggravated battery by shooting, according to NOLA.com.

As the New Orleans Police Department continues to investigate, they are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case. NOLA.com reported that the shooting occurred just around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, and that no further details are available at this time.