Child Killed in Opelousas Shooting Near Kim Drive and Mia Street

(Opelousas, Louisiana) - A child died Wednesday night following a shooting near Kim Drive and Mia Street in Opelousas, KLFY News 10 reports. The Opelousas Police Department is investigating and says the shooting appears to be the result of a negligent firearm discharge.

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Opelousas Residents React on Facebook

The police department is asking the public to keep the child's family in their thoughts during this very difficult time. Comments on the Opelousas Police Department's post ranged from prayers to frustrations regarding firearms responsibility.

They have shootings every day in Opelousas! We have to get better as a city!! - Barry G.

Second St. Landry Parish Tragedy This Week

Sadly, this story comes a day after we reported here that an Opelousas man was mauled to death in the streets by two dogs that escaped from their owner's vehicle. We are following both stories out of St. Landry Parish and will update both as more information is released by authorities.

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Opelousas Police Department's Full Statement

Here's the official statement from the Opelousas Police Department: