New Orleans police investigating homicide on Hagan Avenue

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today (January 19, 2021) in the 800 block of Hagan Avenue that left one person dead.

At about 3:47 p.m., NOPD First District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers discovered inside of a residence an unresponsive adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No additional details are available at this time.

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The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.


Homicide Detective Jamaane Roy is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.


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