Algiers, LA: Homicide victim killed Saturday night identified

The man shot and killed Saturday evening in Algiers has been identified as 21-year-old Anthony Alexander of New Orleans, according to chief investigator for the Orleans Parish coroner’s office John Gagliano.

The shooting occurred in the 2000 block of Cypress Acres Driveshortly before 7:30 p.m., according to police. Alexander was found by police lying on the ground in front of a house. He died a short while later at a local hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111

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