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JPSO: Double shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 critically wounded

METAIRIE, La. — Sheriff Joseph Lopinto reports that the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting that occurred Saturday in unincorporated Gretna.

At around 7:45 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of E. Monterey Court in reference to a shooting.  Deputies found two victims outside of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds.  

One victim was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other is in critical condition at a local hospital.

There is no suspect or motive information available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call JPSO’s Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.