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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting near the Lower Garden District Tuesday afternoon.

According to the New Orleans Police Departments Twitter page, the shooting happened in the 700 block of St. Mary Street.

Police said a male victim suffered from gunshot injuries.

The victim was taken to the hospital by EMS.