Deadly Shooting Near Boettner Park in New Orleans

NOPD investigating homicide at busy St. Thomas intersection

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A man was shot and killed in broad daylight on Friday near Boettner Park in the St. Thomas neighborhood of New Orleans. Police responded to the intersection of St. Thomas and St. Andrew streets just before 12:55 p.m. and found the victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. NOPD homicide detectives are investigating the incident, but have not released the victim's name or any details about a suspect or possible motive.

Why it matters

This latest shooting adds to a troubling history of violence in this pocket of the Lower Garden District. A previous shooting in December 2024 at the same intersection left three people wounded. The area around Boettner Park and the nearby Walmart Supercenter has been the site of multiple violent incidents in recent years, raising concerns about public safety in the neighborhood.

The details

According to reports, the shooting unfolded near the Walmart Supercenter on Tchoupitoulas Street in the St. Thomas neighborhood. Police processed the scene and canvassed the surrounding blocks throughout the afternoon, looking for evidence and potential witnesses. Authorities did not immediately release the victim's name, and no details about a suspect or possible motive were made public.

  • The shooting occurred just before 12:55 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

New Orleans Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the homicide.

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What’s next

NOPD homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges with public safety and gun violence in certain neighborhoods of New Orleans, particularly around popular commercial and recreational areas. The community will be watching closely to see if this latest shooting leads to any new measures or initiatives to improve security and prevent future acts of violence.