NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man has been hospitalized following a shooting that occurred in the Iberville neighborhood of New Orleans in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 16. According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 1200 block of Bienville Street shortly before 2:00 a.m. Legal dispute may cause problems for New Orleans Sanitation Department On scene, officers say they found a 51-year-old man who had been shot several times. The victim was taken to a hospital by New Orleans EMS. Further investigation reportedly showed that there was an altercation in the victim's apartment. Police say the suspect fired multiple shots, hitting the man, before fleeing in an unknown direction. 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 'Gobsmacked,' woman receives anti-gay text; FBI investigates series of racist, anti-LGBTQIA+ messages Scrim the dog busts out of window in New Orleans, runs away California teacher arranges to meet student for sex; gets arrested instead  US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain How To Look Up Your Used Car’s Value By VIN