A late-morning discovery in New Orleans East has sparked a police investigation after an unidentified body was found Thursday near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Read Boulevard, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Officers arrived around 11:45 a.m. after a caller reported the body, and detectives quickly secured the area to begin their work. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
What investigators say
The call reporting the body came in at about 11:45 a.m., the NOPD told reporters, according to WWLTV. Authorities have not released the victim's identity and say the Orleans Parish Coroner will determine the cause of death while detectives continue examining the scene.
Where it happened
The intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Read Boulevard sits in New Orleans East, east of the Industrial Canal, where commercial strips meet residential blocks. Police have not shared additional details about how the body was discovered or whether they have identified any suspects.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Orleans Police Department so detectives can follow up on potential leads. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
