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NOPD: 18-year-old shot in 5th District

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning.

According to NOPD, the shooting happened in the 400 block of Soraparu Street.

Initial reports show an 18-year-old suffered from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

The victim told police he was shot by an acquaintance.

The man was taken to the University Hospital by EMS.