Oct 16, 2024
LUTCHER, La. (WGNO) — The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in Lutcher Tuesday night, Oct. 15. According to deputies, around 8:40 p.m. they responded to the call of a man shot in the 2100 block of Louisiana Highway 44. About 10 minutes later, they received a second call of a second man shot in the same area. SWAT roll declared in Gentilly Woods neighborhood Deputies say one man was taken to a hospital by an ambulance while the other was taken by a family member. One of the men later died from their injuries. An investigation revealed the suspect's vehicle was located in the eastbound lane of the Veterans Memorial Bridge with apparent bullet holes. Witnesses told deputies that four men reportedly got out of the vehicle and ran away. UMC New Orleans prepares for nurse strike A search conducted by deputies with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office and St. John Parish Sheriff’s Offices was unsuccessful. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office at (225) 562-2209 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-903-STOP. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Liz Cheney jumps into House races — for Democrats Clint Eastwood's daughter arrested in Beverly Hills in domestic violence case VA awarding $1.5 million in grants to help prevent veteran suicide in Louisiana LSU coach Brian Kelly on lawsuit filed by former football player Greg Brooks Jr. Biden to deliver eulogy during Ethel Kennedy memorial service in DC
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