NOPD: Man shot in the leg in New Orleans East shooting

The incident occurred at around 5:44 p.m. in the 7700 block of West Lavene Street.
The incident occurred at around 5:44 p.m. in the 7700 block of West Lavene Street.(WVUE Fox 8)
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 12:27 PM CDT
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in New Orleans East that has left a man injured. 

NOPD says officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway just before 11 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment. His condition is currently unknown. 

Police are working to determine a motive and a suspect in the shooting. 

If anyone has any information about the shooting, they are asked to contact Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. 

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