A Thursday night shooting in LaPlace’s Cambridge subdivision left two people dead, turning a stretch of Yorktowne Drive into an active homicide scene as deputies moved in and residents looked on.
Deputies with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office were called to reports of gunfire in the 1900 block of Yorktowne Drive near Newport Drive, where they found multiple victims, a detective said. Investigators have not released the victims' names and have not identified a suspect as they continue to process the scene.
The sheriff's office is leading the probe and is treating the case as a double homicide. Deputies cordoned off the block with crime scene tape and began canvassing for witnesses, according to WDSU. Officials told reporters there is no immediate danger to residents while detectives focus on evidence collection.
What officials are saying
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office said the investigation is active and asked neighbors to stay alert and cooperate with detectives. “There is no immediate threat right now to those living in the area,” the office said in a social media post, per the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. Detectives said they will release more information once they can confirm the victims' identities and determine next steps in the case.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office at (985) 652-9513 or submit a tip through the department's website, the agency says. Witnesses who may have video, photos, or details from Thursday's shooting are especially encouraged to reach out as detectives work to piece together a timeline. Authorities also asked residents to steer clear of the immediate area while investigators do their work.
Local TV crews documented the response, and footage of deputies and crime scene tape in the neighborhood is featured in a report from WWLTV. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
