NOPD: Man shot dead overnight in Gentilly

New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Gentilly.

Police say it was around 2 a.m. Saturday when officers were sent to investigate a call of a shooting in the 3400 block of St. Anthony Street.

“Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male victim inside of a pickup truck and having sustained multiple gunshot wounds,” said police in a statement.

Police say their investigation shows the actual shooting took place a few blocks around the corner, in the 2000 block of Lafreniere St.

Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide at (504) 658-5300, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP).

Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.

This story was originally published here.

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