NEW ORLEANS - A man was found shot to death in his vehicle after gunfire erupted on I-10 East Friday night.

According to WWL-TV, New Orleans police responded to reports of gunfire on the interstate near the U.S. 90 Business/Slidell exit shortly before 8 p.m. Friday.

Officers found a bullet-ridden vehicle stopped on the shoulder and discovered a man inside with multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at the scene, WWL-TV reports.

The interstate was temporarily closed at the nearby Airline Highway exit while officials investigated the shooting.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact the New Orleans Police Department at (504) 822-1111.

#NOPDAlert: Investigation under way into homicide on I-10 East at Exit 234A. Initial information shows male gunshot wound victim has been pronounced deceased on scene. pic.twitter.com/kgS1gvtb0E

Trending News

• School bus stolen from Baton Rouge recovered from marsh in Plaquemines Parish; suspect arrested
• 3 suspects arrested in shooting of 8-year-old on Swan Avenue; BRPD seeks a fourth

— New Orleans Police Department (@NOPDNews) October 1, 2022