New Orleans, La. (11/24/2022) – The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a Homicide that left an 8-year-old male dead. The offense occurred shortly after 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in the 3200 block of Second Street (Hoffman Triangle).
According to investigators, Sixth District officers responded to a shooting call, and upon their arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his body. Emergency Medical Technicians transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later died.
Homicide and Child Abuse detectives gather information to identify the responsible person and a motive.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office released the identity of the victim as Neon Arnold, 8.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Division at (504) 821-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
Source: NOPD News