Man killed in French Quarter carjacking, police say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A 61-year-old man died Thursday night (Oct. 9) after a carjacking in the French Quarter, according to NOPD.

The incident happened around 8:37 p.m. near the intersection of Bienville and Burgundy streets. Police said the man got into a struggle with a suspect during the carjacking. During the fight, the vehicle rolled over and pinned the man underneath.

The suspect ran away before police arrived…

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