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Man walking in N.O. East, hit by stray bullet, condition unknown

ADDS CONTEXT AND DETAIL THAT THESE BULLET HOLES ARE FROM A PRIOR SHOOTING - Bullet holes from a prior shooting are still present in a storefront window at the scene of a fatal overnight shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A stray bullet left a man hospitalized Friday night, said the New Orleans Police Department. The incident happened at the corner of Bullard Ave. and North I-10 Service Rd.

According to officers, a 23-year-old man said he was walking in the reported area when he heard gunshots. The man realized he was shot and was taken to the hospital soon after by EMS.

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There is currently no update on his condition. No further details are available at this time but anyone with information on the shooting can call Seventh District Officers at (504)658-6070.