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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning.

According to police, the shooting took place on Chef Menteur Highway and Werner Drive around 4:30 a.m.

Reports show a 28-year-old man got in a verbal altercation with a suspect who pulled out a gun and shot him.

The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated.

There is no additional information available at this time.