Shooting in New Iberia, Louisiana, Leaves 20-Year-Old Dead, Police Seeking Answers

NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL News) - Police in New Iberia, Louisiana, are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday night, and they're looking for any information the community might have to assist.

Around 10 p.m. on Sunday night, New Iberia officers responded the scene of a shooting at the intersection of South Iberia Street and West Admiral Doyle Drive. According to the New Iberia Police Department, the shooting occurred at the Amigos Minimart convenience store.

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Once there, officers located a 20-year-old male victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, the investigation into the shooting is ongoing at this time. If anyone has any information regarding this Homicide, they are urged to contact the New Iberia Police Department at 337-369-2306 or Iberia Crime Stoppers at 337-364-TIPS.

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