As reported by the New Orleans Police Department, a fatal shooting in the Seventh District yesterday evening has become the subject of an intensive investigation. According to NOPD News, at approximately 6:56 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 7000 block of Bundy Road, where they subsequently learned that a 32-year-old man had been shot during an altercation and transported to a hospital by private means, he later succumbed to his injuries at the medical facility.
The incident, characterized by a swift eruption of violence, led to a shootout following a heated exchange between the victim and another individual, no other injuries were sustained during the incident as per the NOPD. The police have not yet determined the motive behind the shooting nor have they publicly identified any suspects involved in the case.
While the identity of the deceased is withheld pending notification of next of kin, the New Orleans Coroner's Office will be responsible for releasing the name and cause of death once due process has been observed.
