Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are investigating a triple homicide.
Shortly before 11 a.m., the sheriff's office announced they were investigating a shooting near the intersection of Scott Street and Shrewsbury Road.
Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the crime happened in an apparent homeless encampment in the area.
"We have three victims back there suffering form apparent gunshot wounds," said Lopinto.
The sheriff said the killings appear to have happened recently, but is not sure if the crime happened today.
The victims reportedly are a man and two women.
Anyone who has information should call JPSO Homicide Detective at (504) 364-5300, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP).
Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.