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Homicide Investigation in the Third District

by Officer James Roberson

May 19, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Third District

Homicide Investigation in the Third District

New Orleans Police are investigating a homicide.

According to investigators, Third District officers were called to the 2600 block of Myrtle Street shortly before 7:25 a.m. today (05/19/25) on a report of a shooting. Responding officers found the adult male victim unresponsive inside a residence, and suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

New Orleans EMS confirmed the victim was deceased. 

The Orleans Parish Coroner will identify the victim and provide the exact cause of death once the family of the victim has been notified of the death.

Anyone with information about the crime or the identity of the perpetrator is asked to call Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.