Two dead following shooting in New Orleans
Two people were fatally shot and two others wounded in a shooting near an intersection in New Orleans on Friday afternoon, as per authorities. One man died at the scene, and another succumbed later in an ambulance or hospital.
The New Orleans Police stated, “Authorities were searching for at least two suspects in the double homicide.” The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. local time, with a man’s body lying at the intersection as neighbours gathered nearby.
No potential motives or further details were immediately available, and an investigation is currently underway to uncover more information about the tragic event. The identities of the victims and suspects have not been disclosed by the authorities.
The shooting has left the community shocked and saddened, as incidents of violence continue to plague cities across the United States. The authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.