NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A deadly shooting in the Gentilly Terrace neighborhood has detectives searching for answers.
According to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), officers responded just after 12:00 a.m. to a report of a person who had been shot in the 2600 block of Elder Street.
Upon arrival, a male juvenile was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was taken to a hospital by EMS where he later died from his injuries.
The New Orleans coroner identified the victim as 15-year-old Malik Duckett.
No further details are available at this time, but 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.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives 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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