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NOPD investigation underway, man murdered in Lower Garden District

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Lower Garden District on Sunday (Jan. 29th).

According to reports, around 8:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2000 block of Constance Street. At the scene, deputies said they found a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity has been withheld upon the completion of an autopsy.

The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the NOPD Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.

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