The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates a homicide that happened Wednesday night in Marrero.
“Just before 8:00 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Westminster Blvd. in reference to gunshots. Additional calls were received that a victim was shot at the location. Deputies located a male victim in front of a residence in that area, and he was pronounced dead on the scene. At this time, it appears the shooting happened in the 7300 block of Rue Louis Phillippe,” says JPSO spokesperson Captain Jason Rivarde.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin. There is no suspect or motive information available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call our Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.