Man killed in early morning 7th Ward shooting

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 7th Ward neighborhood early Wednesday, July 17.

Around 2:19 a.m., officers reported being called to a shooting in the 1400 block of North Claiborne Avenue.

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Upon arrival, NOPD offices said a man was found inside a home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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    (WGNO/Pat Thomas)
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    (WGNO/Pat Thomas)

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Further details aren’t available at this time. The NOPD is in the process of gathering evidence and information to determine a possible suspect and motive.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity after an autopsy is done and the family is notified.

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