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NOPD: 2 separate shooting incidents on I-10 Wednesday, 1 male, 1 female injured

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On June 15, the New Orleans Police Department began investigating two separate shootings on I-10.

According to NOPD, the first shooting happened around 6:15 p.m.


Police reports show that a female victim’s car was struck multiple times with gunfire on I-10 East on Exit 245.

The victim was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital by EMS reported NOPD.

A few hours later, NOPD began investigating another incident.

Police reported the incident happened on I-10 West on Franklin Avenue around 10 p.m.

Reports show that a male victim was driving on I-10 when shots were fired at his vehicle. The victim realized he had been shot and went to a local hospital to be treated.

Anyone with information on the incidents can call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.