Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigating two drive-by shootings along La. 40 near Loranger
LORANGER — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating two drive-by shooting incidents that took place Saturday in the Loranger area along La. 40.
The first drive-by shooting took place around on La. 40 near the intersection of La. 445 around 11:23 p.m. A victim reportedly told deputies that a small red car pulled in front of her and slowed down before a person shot a pistol at her twice from the front passenger seat. After she saw the muzzle flash, the victim fled the area unharmed, deputies said.
Two minutes later, the Sheriff's Office received a call reporting a second, similar incident on La. 40 east of La. 445. The second caller told deputies she was traveling on La. 40 when she observed an unknown Black male standing near a small red four-door car with the hazard lights activated. While passing the car, the caller heard gunshots and realized her vehicle had been struck, deputies said. She was also unharmed, deputies added.
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Deputies did not say whether or not the two incidents are connected. Detectives are currently investigating the shootings and ask the public to keep an eye peeled for a vehicle matching the descriptions