NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man is dead following a shooting that happened in the New Orleans East area on Wednesday evening, Jan. 1. According to the New Orleans Police Department, the shooting, which happened in the 8500 block of North Interstate 10 Service Road, was reported at 6:55 p.m. and confirmed as a homicide around 7:12 p.m. New Orleans terrorism suspect was reportedly an Army veteran The initial investigation reportedly shows that one man was shot at least one time. He was declared dead on scene. Information about the victim, including his identity and cause of death, will be released by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office after an autopsy and the notification of family. Anyone with information that can help in the investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300, Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. 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 Mandeville St. house fire, possible terrorism connection Man dead following New Orleans East shooting Herro scores 32, Adebayo nears triple-double and Heat never trail in 119-108 win over Pelicans Chilly first night of the year WATCH: Darren Rizzi, Saints players discuss terrorist attack on Bourbon Street