Violence in the Lower 9th: four shot, one dead

Violence in the Lower 9th: four shot, one dead
Violence in the Lower 9th: four shot, one dead Photo credit Getty Images

A mass shooting in the Lower 9th Ward takes the life of a 43-year old man and leaves another man and two women wounded.

Fifth District officers responded around to a report of gunfire and found the victims upon arrival, around midnight, at a gas station on the corner of St. Claude and Lizardi Street.

EMS pronounced the 43-year-old man dead on scene. A 29-year old female arrived at the hospital on her own, the 50-year-old woman and the 59-year-old man were transported via EMS to be treated for their injuries.

Detectives are in the process of gathering information to identify the person(s) responsible and a motive.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers at 1-877-903-Stop.

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