New Orleans Police are investigating a domestic homicide after a man was shot three times by a woman he attacked after following her into her home, according to an initial police report.

The victim, a 40-year-old woman, was attempting to leave her driveway in the 700 block of North Miro Street around 7 a.m. Wednesday. She was blocked by a man, who followed her into her house as she ran away. The suspect punched the victim several times before the victim pulled out a handgun and shot the suspect three times.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died of his wounds Wednesday evening, police said. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim’s name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family. No further information is available at this time.

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence as well as a motive in this incident, police said. Homicide Detective Thaddeus Williams is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident