NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a double shooting in the Lakeview neighborhood Thursday morning.
According to the NOPD, around 4 a.m., officers responded to the corner of Fleur De Lis Drive and Veterans Boulevard on a report of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, two people were found suffering from gunshot wounds.
EMS took both victims to a nearby hospital but their conditions are not known.
According to NOPD records, the victims stopped at a red light when multiple people got out of SUVs and shot at the victims’ vehicle.
No further details are available at this time. The NOPD is in the process of gathering evidence and information to determine a possible suspect and motive.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822 -1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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