Two women, one men shot in Desire, NOPD reports

Posted: Dec 28, 2021 / 08:08 PM EST

Updated: Dec 28, 2021 / 10:21 PM EST

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Police in New Orleans began investigating a triple shooting in the Desire neighborhood on Tuesday evening.

Around 6:30, officers responded to the 3200 block of Morrice Duncan Drive. The initial report, received at 6:18 p.m., indicated two women and one man had been shot.

TRIPLE SHOOTING IN DESIRE — @NOPDNews says three people were shot in the Desire neighborhood on the 3200 block of Morrice Duncan Drive. Police say Two women and one man were shot around 6:15 this evening
— Anna McAllister (@annamactv) December 29, 2021

When police arrived at the scene, all three victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds. NOPD reported all three people were being treated for their injuries at a local hospital.

The details of the incident continue to be investigated by police. Anyone with any information is urged to contact NOPD or CrimeStoppers.