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NOPD seeks data in wellness test turned murder investigation



NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Division is asking for the general public’s assist in the investigation right into a murder within the Seventh Ward.

Round 11:10 a.m. on Sept. 4, NOPD officers have been referred to as to conduct a wellness test within the 1400 block of Elysian Fields Avenue. Officers mentioned the reporting individual discovered a person inside mendacity on the ground unresponsive.

EMS responded and declared the person useless on the scene.

An post-mortem executed by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Workplace on Sept. 5 found the person had suffered a gunshot wound.

The coroner decided this to be the reason for loss of life and the investigation was reclassified as a murder.

No additional particulars can be found. The NOPD is within the means of gathering proof and data to find out a doable suspect and motive.

Anybody with data on the incident can name murder detectives at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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