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A woman was struck and killed Sunday while crossing South Claiborne and Lafitte avenues in New Orleans, police say. NOPD’s Traffic Fatality Unit is investigating.
New Orleans police say a man and woman were found dead inside a Gert Town home Saturday; the case is being investigated as an "unclassified death."
A man was shot early Monday on the 200 block of Bloomingdale Court and taken to a hospital; New Orleans police say the investigation is ongoing.
A 42-year-old man was shot on Bourbon Street and didn't notice until hours later, police say. Authorities upgraded the call to aggravated assault by shooting as they investigate.
Police arrested two women after an alleged apartment assault in New Orleans East. Authorities say the probe is ongoing and detectives continue follow-up work.
The Louisiana Supreme Court sent Antoinette Frank’s latest post‑conviction claims back to Orleans Parish for a hearing to decide whether delay bars relief.
A vehicle struck spectators during the Louisiana Lao New Year parade in New Iberia on Saturday; at least 13 people were hospitalized and the driver is in custody.
A two-alarm fire at a Super 8 motel on Chef Menteur Highway was contained to one room. About 30 people were displaced and the Red Cross was contacted to help.
A 17-year-old's body was recovered off Grand Isle after he was swept away by a strong current. Coast Guard and local police joined the search.
Police say a hammer-wielding suspect stole a cash register from a Canal Street business around 10:30 a.m. and fled on an RTA bus; detectives say the investigation is ongoing.
Two men arrived at New Orleans hospitals after separate overnight shootings; one was taken to a trauma center with abdominal wounds and police say investigations are ongoing.
State police say K-9 Dax tracked suspects in a Central City shooting and helped troopers seize guns, illegal pills and narcotics during traffic stops this week.
A Marrero husband and his wife were arrested after a short West Bank drive-by spree grazed a man and struck homes in Marrero and Harvey.
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