NOPD investigating fatal stabbing in the Treme NOPD Marais fatal stabbing By Jesse Brooks | May 5, 2021 at 6:41 PM CDT - Updated May 5 at 10:11 PM NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today in the 1100 block of Marais Street, authorities say. At about 5:30 p.m., NOPD First District officers responded to a call of a stabbing at the location. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim inside of a residence and having sustained a stab wound. The victim was declared deceased at the scene, an NOPD spokesperson confirms. Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify those responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No additional details are available at this time.