NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Marigny area that claimed the life of a teenager on Monday, June 26.
According to officials with the NOPD, the shooting happened in the 2500 block of St. Claude Avenue. Around 2:45 p.m., officers said they received a call reporting shots fired in the area.
Upon arrival, officers found the 18-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS pronounced him dead on the scene.
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 identified the victim as Revell Andrews.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. Anonymous tips can be submitted online.
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