TERREBONNE PARISH, La. — A man and woman were gunned down in the front yard of their home in Terrebonne Parish on Friday night following a parade.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of Willowdale Drive in Gray, Louisiana. When they arrived, they found the pair dead, later identified as a husband and wife, on the scene.
“Through further investigation, Detectives determined that the victims were parade-goers, who were viciously gunned down in the front yard of their residence as they returned home,” said a Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.
“Our Detectives have worked tirelessly since learning of the incident, and we are taking an “all hands on deck” approach, in hopes of bringing a quick resolution to this tragic event,” said Sheriff Tim Soignet.
“As always, we ask for privacy for the family and friends of the victims, and patience from the community as we continue to investigate this complex case. We will not stop until we bring justice to those affected in this heinous act of violence.”
Sheriff Soignet is urges anyone with information in this investigation, to please contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at (985)876-2500 or the Bayou Region Crime stoppers at 800-743-7433.
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