Treme Neighborhood Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

A 21 year-old man was killed after a shooting Saturday morning in Treme, according to NOPD Officer Frank B. Robertson.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members. 


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Police say the shooting happened shortly after midnight in the 1900 block of St. Ann Street.

The man was shot multiple times and died on the scene, Robertson said.  The man was previously arrested for domestic abuse and other minor criminal charges.

Police are asking citizens with information that can help solve this crime to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111, toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP (7867) or text your crime tip to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637). Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppersgno.org.

Tune in to Sheldon Fox during our 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. newscasts tonight for updates.