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NOPD Investigates Double Shooting

by Officer Juan D. Barnes, Sr

August 21, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, First District

NOPD Investigates Double Shooting

The NOPD is investigating a double shooting that left a 32-year-old female and a 30-year-old male injured last night (August 20).

At approximately 9:57 p.m., First District officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 600 block of North Galvez Street. Upon arrival, they found both victims inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. EMS rendered medical care and transported the victims to the hospital where they were listed in critical condition.

Upon further investigation, it was identified that the shooting incident was domestic related.

Investigation into this incident is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

If you have any information about this incident please contact NOPD First District Detective Decynda Chambers at 504-658-6010. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

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