One dead, another injured following separate New Orleans shootings
Regarding the homicide, which happened in the 12000 block of North Interstate 10 Service Road, officials with the New Orleans Police Department say they were notified around 4:51 a.m.
On scene, they reportedly found a 25-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he was declared dead.
Man wounded following 7th Ward shooting
Investigators are trying to determine the responsible party in the shooting, as well as a motive. The coroner's office will identify the victim and cause of death following an autopsy and the notification of family.
The other shooting, which happened in the 2200 block of Poydras Street, was reported at 5:53 a.m.
Police say the initial information shows that a 41-year-old man had been shot in the body at least once. The case is being investigated as an aggravated battery by shooting.
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