2 men injured, hospitalized in shooting on Canal Street

Two men sustained injuries in an early Tuesday morning shooting on Canal Street, according to the New Orleans Police.

The incident was reported shortly before 1 a.m. in the 900 block of Canal Street, according to the NOPD.

First responders were dispatched to the scene, where initial reports indicated two men sustained gunshot wounds to their bodies.

The victims, who weren’t identified, were transported via EMS to a local hospital, where they were treated for their injuries, according to the NOPD.

No further information was provided by the NOPD.