NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — One person is dead following a shooting that occurred on Wednesday night in New Orleans. According to the New Orleans Police Department, the shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Leonidas Street and was reported around 9:53 p.m. New Orleans rapper Choppa in recovery following car crash The initial reports showed a single gunshot victim located by police. The victim was later determined to have been killed, and the incident is now under investigation as a homicide. No further information was provided. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Cooler, drier air to bring pleasant fall weather to the Gulf Coast One person dead in Wednesday night New Orleans shooting NOPD continues search for escaped juvenile New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges: sources Alabama to carry out second nitrogen gas execution in US amid controversy