NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that wounded two people.
It happened at about 4:30 a.m. Thursday on Veterans Boulevard at Fleur De Lis Drive at the Orleans Parish line near the Office of Motor Vehicles building.
NOPD investigators spent the morning on the scene gathering evidence around a silver SUV which appears to have the tires and windows shot out from the shooting.
At least 50 evidence markers can be seen scattered across the scene. Neighbors tell us they were awakened by the sound of dozens of gunshots.
An initial NOPD report says the victims were stopped at a red light when ‘multiple suspects’ exited an SUV and opened fire on the victim’s vehicle.
Police say two victims were taken to the hospital, a third victim was not injured and a fourth victim fled the scene on foot.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is also assisting NOPD on the scene. JPSO deputies have Veterans Eastbound closed at the scene and are redirecting traffic to Lake Avenue. Veterans Blvd westbound is closed at West End Boulevard.
Few details are available at this time. Stay with WWL-TV for the latest information.
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