A man was found shot and killed early today at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and South Derbigny Street in New Orleans’ Sixth Police District, a quiet hour that quickly turned into a homicide scene. New Orleans EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. Police have not released the victim’s identity or age.
Police: Scene and timeline
The New Orleans Police Department said officers found the man at about 12:26 a.m., according to FOX 8 Live. Officers pronounced him dead where he was found and have not identified a suspect or released a possible motive, WDSU reports.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the NOPD Homicide Section at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, according to an NOPD bulletin. Crimestoppers also accepts anonymous tips through its online web tip form, the group notes.
Neighborhood context
The shooting took place in the Hoffman Triangle area of Central City, along a stretch of Jackson Avenue that has seen deadly violence before, including a fatal shooting there in June 2024. Citywide violent crime has fallen in recent years, with the police reporting 121 murders in 2025 compared with 266 in 2022, a trend documented by the Associated Press.
NOPD detectives are leading the investigation and say they will release more details as they become available. Hoodline will continue tracking police briefings and public records for updates.
