Police in Terrebonne Parish today say someone attacked a woman and a man over the weekend.
"Detectives determined that the victims were parade-goers, who were viciously gunned down in the front yard of their residence as they returned home," Lt. Blake Tabor said in a news release.
The murder happened in the 300 block of Willowdale Drive, in the Gray community, shortly before midnight on Friday night.
"Sheriff Tim Soignet has assigned additional Detectives and resources to the case, directed at bringing closure to this senseless act of violence. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available."
Tabor says anyone with information in this investigation can contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at (985)876-2500 or the Bayou Region Crime stoppers at 800-743-7433.
Sheriff Tim Soignet said, “Our Detectives have worked tirelessly since learning of the incident, and we are taking an “all hands-on deck” approach, in hopes of bringing a quick resolution to this tragic event. As always, we ask for privacy for the family and friends of the victims, and patience from the community as we continue to investigate this complex case. We will not stop until we bring justice to those affected in this heinous act of violence.”