New Orleans Police are investigating the Friday night murder of a 22-year-old man and the shooting of a 20-year-old man.

The incident occurred shortly before 8 o'clock in the 1900 block of Rapides Street in Gentilly.

Accordinm to police, the two men were walking when they were approached by an unknown African-American male who opened fire striking both men multiple times.

The 22-year-old man collapsed on the scene and the 20-year-old man ran to a house in the 5300 block of Wilton Street.

Both victims were transported to the hospital where the 22-year-old man later died. The 20-year-old man is currently in surgery and his condition is unknown at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.