THE DAILY BAYOU | NEW ORLEANS | NOVEMBER 9, 2026
New Orleans police are investigating two separate homicides reported just over three hours apart Sunday morning, November 8. A woman was found shot to death in New Orleans East, while a 69-year-old man was discovered with head injuries along South Claiborne Avenue.
Police have not reported a connection between the cases.
Woman Fatally Shot in New Orleans East
At approximately 3:42 a.m., officers responded to a shooting report in the 7000 block of Ridgefield Drive in the Little Woods neighborhood. They found an adult woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her identity and age had not been released in initial reports, and police had not announced a suspect or possible motive.
Man Found Dead Along South Claiborne Avenue
Around 6:54 a.m., police responded to the 4400 block of South Claiborne Avenue near Napoleon Avenue, where a 69-year-old man was found unresponsive and bleeding from the head. Police reported multiple contusions. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators classified the death as a homicide. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office was investigating the cause of death, according to local reporting. No suspect or motive had been announced in the initial reports.
Investigations Continue
Both cases remained under investigation in the initial reports. Anyone with information may contact New Orleans police at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
This report will be updated if additional verified information becomes available.