Early Saturday morning, an adult woman was shot near the intersection of Wales Street and Mullet Street in New Orleans’ Seabrook neighborhood. Police were called around 4:13 a.m., and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle. The New Orleans Police Department said the investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
What police say
According to WWL-TV, NOPD said officers responded after a call about a shooting just after 4 a.m. Saturday. The station reports the victim was an adult woman who sustained gunshot wounds and was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital. Police told the station they were holding back additional details publicly while detectives continue the probe.
Police appeal for tips
Officials urged anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or to call NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Crimestoppers' site explains that tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward. Detectives also asked residents to preserve any video or photos that could help the investigation.
Seabrook neighborhood context
Seabrook, in New Orleans East, has been the scene of other violent incidents in recent years, according to local reporting. Past coverage by WDSU and other outlets has tracked shootings and police responses in the area, underscoring long-running public-safety concerns. Community groups and the police have repeatedly urged neighbors to report tips that help detectives connect cases and identify suspects.
The department had not released details on the victim's condition as of Saturday morning, per WWL-TV, and investigators say the case remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
