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NOPD: Victim taken to local hospital after being shot near Lower Garden District Tuesday

According to the New Orleans Police Departments Twitter page, the shooting happened in the 700 block of St. Mary Street.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— The New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting near the Lower Garden District Tuesday afternoon.

According to the New Orleans Police Departments Twitter page, the shooting happened in the 700 block of St. Mary Street.

Police said a male victim suffered from gunshot injuries.

The victim was taken to the hospital by EMS.