WESTWEGO, La. — Two people in Westwego are dead after a fatal shooting late Tuesday night.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said it happened just after 9:00 p.m. at a home in the 600 block of Emile Avenue.
When deputies arrived at the home, they found a man and woman shot. The man died at the home and the woman later died at the hospital.
Both victims were suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Detectives are working to find the suspected shooter and a motive.
Anyone with information is asked to contact our Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or call Crimestoppers.
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