Tragedy struck Dutchtown neighborhood, where a shooting occurred in the 4000 block of Hydraulic, claiming two lives yesterday. SLMPD reported that officers responded to an apartment around 9 a.m., uncovering a grim scene with a 45-year-old male and a 61-year-old male found with gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of EMS, both victims were pronounced dead at the location.

Local authorities, now spearheaded by the Homicide Division, are piecing together the circumstances behind the incident, looking for threads to weave into a lead. With the investigation currently ongoing, officials encourage anyone harboring knowledge about the shooting to step forward. Contact can be made directly with the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371, or, for those wishing to maintain anonymity while potentially securing a reward, tips can be routed through CrimeStoppers by calling 866-371-TIPS (8477). It is worth noting, clues funneled through this channel might qualify for monetary incentives administered by CrimeStoppers.