Victim injured in hammer attack near Tulane campus, police say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – One victim was injured in a hammer attack near Tulane University’s downtown campus Sunday evening (Nov. 10), according to police.

The attack occurred around 5:50 p.m., when the victim reported being struck in the head with a hammer by one of two assailants while walking behind the New Orleans Public Library near Duncan Plaza or on Loyola Boulevard.

The identities of the attackers are unknown for now.

Authorities ask anyone with details to contact TUPD at (504) 865-5381 or NOPD at (504) 821-2222.

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