A late-night argument in New Orleans' Hoffman Triangle spiraled into gunfire just after midnight Tuesday, leaving three people wounded and sending the neighborhood back on edge. The shooting, on the 3700 block of Washington Avenue, erupted after an altercation and ended with three victims rushed to a local hospital. Police say the suspected shooter was also hit in what appears to have been an exchange of gunfire, and detectives have now launched an active investigation.
According to NOLA.com, New Orleans Police Department records list the incident time as about 12:07 a.m., after two groups reportedly began fighting on the block. A man then retrieved a gun and started shooting. Three people were struck and taken to a hospital, with two transported by ambulance, the outlet reports. The suspected gunman was also shot during the exchange of bullets, and as of the latest update, police had not announced any arrests or released the suspect's age.
Hoffman Triangle context
The Hoffman Triangle has been grappling with gun violence throughout the year. Earlier coverage from Hoodline, Jackson Avenue turns deadly, detailed a Feb. 15 fatal shooting on nearby Jackson Avenue, underscoring how quickly serious violence can unfold within just a few tightly packed blocks. In response to repeated incidents, residents and local leaders have been calling for more visible patrols and stronger community-based interventions.
Police say the case remains an open and active investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives. As of the time of reporting, no arrests had been made, according to NOLA.com. Hoodline will update this story if officials release additional details.
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