UPDATE 6/8/2022 — The New Orleans Coroner’s Office determined the victim in the incident. According to reports, 28-year-old Benjamin Gipson was killed by a gunshot wound at 20000 Chef Menteur Hwy.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On Monday, the New Orleans Police Department began investigating a homicide in New Orleans East.
According to NOPD, around 7 a.m., an individual was found in the 15200 blocks of Chef Menteur Highway and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Reports show that the incident was originally signaled as an unclassified death. Upon further investigation, a homicide was determined to have occurred and detectives have reclassified the incident accordingly.
There is no additional information at the time. The homicide is still under investigation.
The Coroner’s Office will release the name of the victim and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact NOPD at (504) 821-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, 1-877-903-7867.
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