New Orleans police are digging into a shooting in the Desire neighborhood after a man showed up at a local hospital Monday with a gunshot wound. Detectives believe the incident started in the 4600 block of Chef Menteur Highway, although the exact scene is still being pinned down and details remain thin while the investigation unfolds.
Officers said the likely location of the gunfire is the 4600 block of Chef Menteur Highway, and that the victim arrived at a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound, according to WDSU. The station reports that police have not released additional information as the case remains active.
Recent Incidents In Desire
The shooting lands on top of a string of recent violent and public safety scares in the Desire area. A fatal April 27 shooting on Oliver White Avenue left a man dead, and an April hit-and-run on Chef Menteur Highway killed a woman. Local station Fox 8 also reported a May 9 rideshare carjacking in the neighborhood, adding fuel to residents ongoing concerns about crime and safety.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information that could help detectives is asked to call the NOPD Homicide Section at 504-658-5300, according to WDSU. Those who want to stay anonymous can contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504) 822-1111 or send a tip online, per Crimestoppers GNO.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released any suspect information or an update on the victim's condition. This story will be updated as authorities provide more details.
