Nine hurt in mass shooting at Thibodaux party Sunday night

Nine hurt in mass shooting at Thibodaux party
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Nine people were hurt when gunshots rang out at a party in Thibodaux Sunday night. It happened at 9:30 in the 300 block of Hyland Drive.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office says seven people were hit by bullets, and two more were injured as the crowd fled from the scene. Victims range in age from 17 to 25.

No fatalities have been reported. All victims were taken to a local hospital.

Investigators located a handgun at the scene and recovered several shell casings.

The sheriff's office says anyone who has information should call Bayou Region Crime Stoppers by phone at (800) 743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or through the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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