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OPD investigating fatal shooting on Patsy Street

Police responded to the scene shortly before 8:15 p.m. Saturday
Opelousas Police.PNG
Posted at 9:27 PM, Dec 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-19 22:32:00-05

Opelousas Police are investigating a shooting Saturday night that left one person dead.

According to police chief Martin Mclendon, officers responded shortly after 8:15 p.m. to a possible shooting in the 600 block of Patsy Street.

One male victim was found with a gunshot wound and was deceased on officers' arrival.

The investigation is ongoing; no further information is available at this time.

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