Police sirens

A man was shot Tuesday night in the 1700 block of Coliseum Street in the Lower Garden District, the New Orleans Police Department said. 

The shooting occurred at about 8:20 p.m. Police did not identify the man or release his age. Paramedics were on their way to the scene at about 8:30 p.m., the NOPD said.

No other details were immediately available. 

Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. 

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