Manhunt underway after 23-year-old woman shot inside car in Algiers

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police said a woman is dead after a shooting in Algiers on Sunday (Nov. 1).

NOPD officials said a 23-year-old woman’s car became disabled near the intersection of Tall Timbers and Peach Tree around 5:30 p.m. Police said it appeared she hit another vehicle.

According to NOPD, a man came up to her while she was inside her car and shot her at least once. Officials said she was the only person injured, and they are unsure if there were passengers in the car. Bystanders helped the injured woman, police said.

Officials said the woman was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to police, the attack is believed to be targeted, not random.

A manhunt is underway for the man believed to be responsible, according to police. Officials have not issued a lockdown and have not asked neighbors to stay in their home.

Homicide detectives are now investigating, according to the NOPD. Officials are asking anyone with information to call 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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