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2 dead, 2 wounded in Little Woods shooting Sunday

The identities of the victims are not known at this time but there is an active investigation into the incident to find the suspect and motive.
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NEW ORLEANS — Two people are dead and two others hospitalized, after a shooting in the Little Woods area Sunday, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

Police said the incident happened just before 5 p.m.at the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Vincent Street near the closed-down Lincoln Beach.

When officers got to the scene they reportedly found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene while two other 20-year-old men were taken to the hospital by EMS, said police.

Another unidentified man was brought to the hospital by personal vehicle. 

NOPD later released a second 20-year-old man died from his injuries.

The conditions of the other two victims are not known at this time

The Orleans Parish Coroner will release the names of the deceased victims after an autopsy is done and their families are notified.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news.

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