Fatal shooting in St. James Parish under investigation

LUTCHER, La. (WAFB) – The St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man injured.

According to the sheriff’s office, at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 2100 block of Highway 44 in Lutcher following a report that a man had been shot.

Authorities said about 10 minutes later, a second caller reported that another man had been shot in the same area.

Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. One was transported by a family member and the other by ambulance. One of the victims died in hospital from his injuries. Out of respect for the victim’s family, no name will be released at this time, the sheriff’s office said.

A possibly suspect vehicle was located in an eastbound lane on the west side of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and was damaged by gunfire. The sheriff’s office reported that officers received information that four men allegedly got out and left on foot.

Officers from the St. James Parish and St. John Parish Sheriff’s Offices searched the area but were unable to find anyone.

The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information, please contact the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office at (225) 562-2200 or 911.

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