One dead, one wounded in separate New Iberia shootings
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- One person is dead and another wounded in two separate shootings in New Iberia, authorities said.
New Iberia Police responded just after midnight this morning to a report of a shooting at an establishment in the 1400 block of Easy Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a male inside the establishment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. Acadian Ambulance responded to the scene, where the victim was pronounced dead. No other details were released.
Previously, at around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, New Iberia Police responded to a shooting in the 400 block of East Washington Street, where officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a Lafayette hospital with moderate injuries.
Both investigations are in the early stages. At this point it does not appear the two incidents are related, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Iberia Police Department at (337) 369-2306 or the Iberia Parish Crimestoppers at (337) 364-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted by downloading the City of New Iberia app on your smart device.