NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Orleans Parish coroner has identified the woman who was shot and killed in the Warehouse District on Monday, April 15.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, around 12 a.m., officers responded to the scene of a shooting in the 800 block of South Peter Street.
Upon arrival, officers said a woman, identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office as 24-year-old Jezreel Poleate, was found fatally shot and lying on the sidewalk.
It was later reported that five men and six additional women were also wounded by gunfire and taken to a hospital.
In response to the mass shooting, The Blood Center put out an urgent call for donations for the remaining 11 victims.
“While we haven’t received specific requests for victims from local hospitals, gunshot injuries often require multiple units of blood. We must remain prepared for such emergencies and respond in the aftermath to replenish usage,” said the Medical Director of The Blood Center. Dr. Tim Peterson.
Peterson says the vital role of pre-existing blood donations emphasizes that contributions before emergencies are crucial during a crisis.
The investigation into the shooting remains under investigation.
To find a nearby donation center, visit The Blood Center website.
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