Yesterday morning, New Orleans' Seventh Ward turned into a homicide investigation after a man down call led officers to a fatal shooting on A.P. Tureaud Avenue.
New Orleans police and emergency medical crews were dispatched to the 2600 block of A.P. Tureaud Avenue at about 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a man who was pronounced dead at the scene. According to officers, the man's injuries appeared to be from a gunshot wound, and the case remains under active investigation.
WWL‑TV reports that police located the body after a caller reported a "man down," and New Orleans EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Reporter Nigell Moses notes that investigators have not released the victim's name or any information about possible suspects.
Investigation underway and neighborhood context
Police have not identified the victim and have not announced any arrests, with officials saying the investigation is ongoing. The incident adds another violent episode to the Seventh Ward, which has endured several high‑profile shootings in recent years. In 2024, a quadruple shooting near A.P. Tureaud Avenue drew citywide attention and heightened fears about gun violence in the area, as reported by WDSU.
How to help
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or submit an anonymous tip online. The New Orleans Police Department lists its non‑emergency line as (504) 821-2222 on its official site.
