Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Suspect in January 1 Homicide in New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana – One person was killed in a shooting in the early hours of January 1, 2023, in the 1600 block of Clio Street, New Orleans. The New Orleans Police Department is currently investigating and seeking information on the person or persons responsible.

The New Orleans Police Department announced that it is investigating a homicide that occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2023, in the 1600 block of Clio Street and resulted in the death of one person.

NOPD Sixth District officers responded to a report of a shooting at the location at 4:03 a.m. Officers arrived to find an adult male subject with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators are now gathering evidence and information in order to identify the person(s) or persons responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. There are presently no additional details available.

Following the conclusion of the autopsy and notification of the victim’s family, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and the official cause of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call New Orleans Police Department Homicide Detective Maurice Stewart at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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