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Woman killed in New Orleans East double shooting

The male victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, but there is no word on his condition.
Credit: WWL

NEW ORLEANS — A woman was shot and killed in New Orleans East Wednesday night.

NOPD reports that a woman was killed and a second, male victim, was wounded in a shooting in the 4700 block of Viola Street.

On Friday, Orleans Parish Coroner Jason Melancon identified the deceased victim as 28-year-old Tyschelle Ridgeley. 

The male victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, but there is no word on his condition.

Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call CRIMESTOPERS at 504-822-1111.

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