New Orleans police are investigating a deadly shooting in New Orleans East after a man was found with a gunshot wound on the 6800 block of Morrison Road Monday night and later pronounced dead at the scene. New Orleans EMS confirmed the man had died there, and detectives have not yet released his name or identified any suspects.
According to WDSU, officers discovered the victim on the 6800 block of Morrison Road, where emergency responders confirmed he was deceased. Homicide detectives responded Monday night, and the investigation remains active.
Another violent week for New Orleans East
The killing comes during yet another stretch of gun violence in New Orleans East. Local TV reporting in February documented a multi-victim shooting near Morrison Road and Sheffield Street. For background on earlier neighborhood shootings, see reporting by WVUE.
What police say
As detailed by WDSU, New Orleans Police Department homicide detectives are handling the case but have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them while they continue their investigation.
How to help
Neighbors with information or video from the area are urged to share it with police. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, as noted in local coverage. For longer-term context on earlier fatal incidents along Morrison Road, see earlier fatal incidents along Morrison Road in a 2025 report.
