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!fullalert - NOPD units reported hearing gunfire in the area of Bienville St and immediately went to investigate. Very shortly afterward, they requested EMS on the highest priority for a gunshot victim. Another unit reported seeing a red vehicle racing on canal from rampart. Another police unit engaged the red car on Broad heading toward Orleans and the vehicle ran from the unit. Units at the scene of the shooting stated that the description of the vehicle matched that given by witnesses to the shooting. A chase ensued and the occupant bailed from the car and ran on foot as units converged in the area of rocheblave and dumaine. A perimeter was rapidly set up and the possible subject was spotted on St. Ann. Police pursued on foot and made an apprehension in the 800 block of N Dorgenois. Units at the scene of the shooting have confirmed that it is a homicide and have blocked off the area. They are awaiting crime lab units.