Seven individuals at a street party in Thibodaux, south Louisiana were injured in a shooting on Sunday night. According to law enforcement officials, all seven victims are expected to recover from their injuries. The sheriff of Lafourche Parish, Craig Webre, reported that two handguns were used during the short outburst of gunfire. Although there were no named suspects, investigators are on the lookout and have asked the public for assistance in identifying the shooters.
Nine people were injured after a mass shooting at a block party in Louisiana’s Thibodaux on Sunday night, local media reported, citing police. https://t.co/PgJMDIWwpy
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Among the seven victims, two were male, and five were female. Their ages ranged from 17 to 25 years old. In addition to the seven injured individuals, two more people were hurt as the crowd dispersed in panic during the gunfire. It remains unclear who the intended targets were and what led to the shooting.
The sheriff’s department is currently conducting an inquiry to determine the nature of the incident and locate the shooters. Detectives are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and any possible motives that may have fueled it.
Law enforcement officials have requested the public’s help in providing any relevant information that could aid in the investigation. The public is urged not to approach the suspects if they are identified but to call the local authorities immediately. As the investigation continues, more detailed information about the incident is expected to emerge.