Topline: A man who was shot on Newton Street in Algiers late Sunday was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Published: August 26, 2026 4:04 pm ET
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NEW ORLEANS, LA — A man died after a late-night shooting on Newton Street in Algiers on Sunday, and investigators are still working to identify who opened fire.
According to WWL-TV, New Orleans police were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting on Newton Street.
Police said the victim was found wounded and was taken by EMS to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Other local reporting on the case said the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Newton Street and that the gunman fled after opening fire.
As of Monday, the victim’s name and age had not been publicly released, and police had not announced an arrest or a motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact NOPD homicide detectives or Crimestoppers.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Man Dies After Newton Street Shooting in Algiers, Police Say
A man who was shot on Newton Street in Algiers late Sunday was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
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Published: August 26, 2026 4:04 pm ET
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A man died after a late-night shooting on Newton Street in Algiers on Sunday, and investigators are still working to identify who opened fire.
According to WWL-TV, New Orleans police were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting on Newton Street.
Police said the victim was found wounded and was taken by EMS to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Other local reporting on the case said the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Newton Street and that the gunman fled after opening fire.
As of Monday, the victim’s name and age had not been publicly released, and police had not announced an arrest or a motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact NOPD homicide detectives or Crimestoppers.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Man Dies After Newton Street Shooting in Algiers, Police Say
A man who was shot on Newton Street in Algiers late Sunday was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
By Staff Reports
Published: August 26, 2026 4:04 pm ET
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A man died after a late-night shooting on Newton Street in Algiers on Sunday, and investigators are still working to identify who opened fire.
According to WWL-TV, New Orleans police were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting on Newton Street.
Police said the victim was found wounded and was taken by EMS to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Other local reporting on the case said the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Newton Street and that the gunman fled after opening fire.
As of Monday, the victim’s name and age had not been publicly released, and police had not announced an arrest or a motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact NOPD homicide detectives or Crimestoppers.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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