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NOPD: Man killed in New Orleans East Tuesday night

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a deadly shooting Tuesday night.

Officers were called to a shooting incident in the 4300 block of Dodt Avenue.

When police arrived on the scene, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot injury.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

On Friday, February 25, the New Orleans Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 20-year-old Christian Carrie. His preliminary cause of death has been listed as a gunshot wound.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Detective Rayell Johnson is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300.

Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.