NOPD Officer Shot and Killed

This is such a sad story coming out of New Orleans today:

A New Orleans Police officer was shot and killed this morning in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Earhart Boulevard betrween Simon Bolivar and Calliope, according to police.

Police said the injured officer is female and from the 6th District. No information is available on the identity of the officer. The officer was rushed to University Hospital, but died shortly thereafter.

Police have blocked traffic in the vicinity of the shooting as they search for the assailant. The parking lot is located outside of a food store, laundromat and clothing store. Police Chief Warren Riley will hold a press conference shortly after 11 a.m. at the hospital to discuss the shooting.

Let's hope they catch those responsible real soon. My heart and prayers go out to her family.