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Two separate shootings kill two men

11:25 AM CDT on Saturday, July 26, 2008

Michael Luke / Eyewitness News

Two men were killed by gunfire in separate incidents at around the same time, the New Orleans Police Department reported.

A 58-year-old man was shot in the Hollygrove neighborhood Friday.

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The Toyota Scion that a 30-year-old man was shot and killed inside on St. Bernard Ave.

The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the 8600 block of Hickory Street, police said.

When Second District officers responded to a call of shots being fired, the victim was found inside a house with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.  He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Police are still looking for a motive and for possible suspects.

Around the same time, Fifth District officers responded to a call of shots fired, police said.

Police found a victim, a 30-year-old man, inside a black four-door Toyota Scion in the 2200 block of St. Bernard Avenue – near the corner of South Galvez Street.

The victim had multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.

The victim has not been identified in either shooting, pending the notification of family members, police said.

Citizens with information that can help solve these crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person or persons. You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.