NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old man and injured a 4-year-old boy. The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m., in front of a residence in the 5900 block of Boeing Street.
Officers were called out to investigate a call of two males shot in front of a residence. When officers arrived, they found the unresponsive 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, while the young boy sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm. Both victims were transported to the hospital where the older victim died. The surviving victim is listed in stable condition.
The investigation is on-going and detectives are actively investigating to determine a motive in the incident.
Homicide Detective Debra Normand is in charge of the investigation and can be contacted at 658-5300.
The Coroner will release the identity of the victim after proper notification of family members.
Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for the information leading only to the arrest, except on homicides, where Crimestoppers will pay half of the reward upon the arrest and half on the indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward but you must contact Crimestoppers directly with your information. Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip online to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppersgno.org external link.
