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Carencro Police: Fatal Shooting

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Carencro Police are investigating a shooting that happened this afternoon in a Walgreens' parking lot.

Nearby business owners tell KATC that police started arriving on location, at Gloria Switch and University Avenue, around 2 o’clock this afternoon.

Officers located a victim suffering from a gun shot wound, they say.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The victim’s identity is pending next of kin notification, they say.

Investigators are interviewing witnesses and following up on leads at this time.

If anyone has any information on the shooting please call Carencro Police Department at 337-896-6132 or 232 Tips.

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