NOPD: Three wounded in separate New Orleans East shootings

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New Orleans police are investigating two separate Wednesday morning shootings in New Orleans East.

The first took place around 11:15 a.m. on Wilson Avenue near Chef Menteur Highway. Police say two men were shot. Both victims are in the hospital.

The other shooting happened just after 11:30 a.m. at a business on Chef Menteur Highway near Downman Road. Police say one person was shot and is now in a hospital.

Police did not disclose the conditions of the victims.

Although the shootings happened 15 minutes and about 1.7 miles apart, investigators say there's no indication the two shootings are related.

If you know anything about these shootings, call the NOPD at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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