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New Orleans, La. - The sound is so much a part of New Orleans and on a steamy spring night, the Hot 8 Brass Band surrounded Tipitina's with their music. Dozens then gathered inside for a night of entertainment,more>> A benefit raises money for 20 people injured in a shooting on Mother's Day.more>> Louisiana emergency managers say there's a mobile app for getting up-to-the-minute information from the state in an emergency.
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more>> When people die in New Orleans, many are laid to rest at the foot of Canal St. The intersection at City Park Avenue is a sort of neighborhood of cemeteries.
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more>> Within the next several weeks, at the mouth of Bayou St. John, a contractor will dredge a small channel to better connect the bayou with Lake Pontchartrain.
more>> A federal judge has refused to let the city of New Orleans out of a potentially expensive agreement to reform its troubled police department.more>> A federal judge has refused to let the city of New Orleans out of a potentially expensive agreement to reform its troubled police department.more>> Harahan police and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are going out weekly to hunt for the animals, which pose a danger to the community.
more>> Harahan police and members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are going out weekly to hunt for the animals, which pose a danger to the community.
more>> For the first time in 65 years, the building which houses Brennan's restaurant will no longer be owned by one of the city's premiere restaurant families. It was sold at auction this afternoon, in spitemore>> For the first time in 65 years, the building which houses Brennan's restaurant will no longer be owned by one of the city's premiere restaurant families. It was sold at auction this afternoon, in spitemore>>
FOX 8 received this news release from the New Orleans Police Dept. Tuesday night:
Homicide
Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man. The
victim was found shortly after 7pm at the intersection of Earhart Boulevard and
South Claiborne Avenue. The name of the victim is being withheld pending
notification of family members.
The
victim was found in the driver's seat of a black Acura. He'd been shot
several times and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators
are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify
the person(s) responsible in this incident, as well as a motive.
Homicide
Detective Justin Rice is in charge of the investigation.
Citizens
with information that can help solve these crimes are asked to call
CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. You could receive
a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the information leading to the arrest and
indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your
name nor testify to receive the reward. Citizens can also submit an anonymous
tip online to Crimestoppers
at www.crimestoppersgno.org
