26 Nov 2009 | The Times-Picayune
Man killed, woman wounded in Algiers shooting
November 26, 2009, 10:52AM
By Jenny Hurwitz, The Times-Picayune
A?24-year-old?man was shot and killed Wednesday night in Algiers, and a 21-year-old woman, who?was wounded?in the same incident, is recovering in the hospital.
Officers responded to a call of?a shooting?around 10 p.m.?and arrived?in the 6400 block of General Meyer Avenue?to find the victims lying in the street, both with gunshots wounds. The victims were taken?to an area?hospital, where the man later died and the woman is listed in stable condition.
Authorities are withholding the names of the victims, pending notification of family members.
Investigators are in the process of gathering evidence to indentify the people involved in the crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or?toll-free at 1.877.903.STOP.??