Man Fatally Shot in Iberia Parish, Louisiana—Investigation Ongoing
NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL News) - A Tuesday night shooting in the Morbihan neighborhood left one dead and investigators searching for a cause.
Iberia Parish detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Crofton Street, just outside of New Iberia, Louisiana. The investigation started after Iberia Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to a call around 10 p.m.
When they arrived at the scene, they found a deceased male. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Investigation was brought in to conduct an investigation, which is ongoing.
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According to the most recent reporting, two were dead in the Tuesday shooting, both of whom were juveniles. Others were injured, and there is one person of interest in custody.
Detectives Seek Public Help
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives at 337-369-3714 or submit a tip on the Iberia Sheriff's App.
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