Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: Nov. 5, 2007

Phone: 318/673-6932 Fax: 318/673-6933

Contact: Randy Patrick, Night-side P.I.O.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Double shooting

One man is dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting early this morning.

At 3:15 AM the Shreveport Police were called to the corner of Hollywood and St. Vincent in reference to shots fired.  When they arrived on scene they found 2 black males shot multiply times.

Both men, who have not been identified at this time, are in their late 40's to early 50's.  Both were transported to LSU-HSC in critical condition.  One man died as a result of his injuries.

Information can be left with crimestoppers at 673-7373 or by logging onto the crimestoppers website at www.crimestoppersshreveportcaddo.com.

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