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Opelousas police respond to late-night shooting

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Posted at 8:32 AM, Aug 18, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-18 09:40:52-04

OPELOUSAS, LA- Police responded to a call around 10:00 p.m. in the 900 block of Perry Lane regarding a call of shots being fired.

When officers arrived on scene, one person was found with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Officials said the preliminary investigation indicates a fight may have taken place before the shots were fired.

We will provide updates as information becomes available.