One dead in Bourbon Street shooting
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans man is dead following a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Bourbon Street and St. Louis Street in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 10.
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According to the New Orleans Police Department, Eighth District officers were notified around 3:55 a.m. that a person had been shot. On arrival, the victim was found lying near the intersection.
Emergency services also arrived on scene and took the man to a local hospital where he was later declared dead.
Detectives are investigating to identify any responsible parties as well as a motive.
No additional information was provided regarding the case.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Andre K. Preston on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is asked to call NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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