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NOPD: Woman shot and killed in Algiers Friday afternoon

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a homicide on April 8 at around 1 p.m.

According to police, a woman was shot and killed in the 2200 block of Cobblestone Lane.

When police arrived at the location they discovered the woman with gunshot wounds to her body.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS.

The incident is still under investigation.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and release the victim’s name.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact NOPD at (504) 821-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, toll free at 1-877-903-7867.