Police investigate Hollygrove murder

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Written by: FOX8Live.com Staff

New Orleans, La. - The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a 27-year-old man in the Hollygrove Neighborhood Saturday night.

The shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the 8900 block of Marks Street.

Police tell Fox 8 News that the man was found shot several times on the porch of a home. He died on the scene.

The victim's identity is not being released at this time.

Investigators have not named a suspect or a motive in the shooting.

If you have any information on this shooting, please call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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