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Algiers shooting leaves one hospitalized, investigation underway

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A shooting in an Algiers neighborhood has left a man with a gunshot wound to the leg Sunday (April 16th).

The New Orleans Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 5900 block of Tullis Drive around 6:30 p.m. At the scene officers located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He was brought to a nearby hospital. There are no updates on his condition at this time.

There has not been any word yet on a possible suspect and motive. The shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact NOPD at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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