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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting that happened around 4 a.m. Thursday morning.

According to police, the incident reportedly occurred in the 1700 block of Franklin Avenue. 

Initial reports show a man suffered from a gunshot wound injury to the abdomen.

The victim arrived at a local hospital on his own.