Woman realizes she’s been shot while riding through Plum Orchard neighborhood

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A woman was riding in a car in a New Orleans East neighborhood when she heard gunshots, then realized she was the one shot.

The New Orleans Police Department reported the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the intersection of Selma Street and Lonely Oak Drive.

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After realizing she had been shot, she went to a gas station and called for help. She was taken to a hospital by EMS.

Further details weren’t released.

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