One person is dead following a shooting Tuesday night in Church Point, and investigators are asking the public for help as they work to determine what happened.

According to Church Point Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux, officers responded to reports of a shooting along South Broadway Street around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13.

The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital before responding officers arrived at the scene.

Victim Pronounced Dead After Arriving at Hospital

According to a report from our media partners at Acadiana News First, Thibodeaux confirmed that officers learned the victim had already been taken to the hospital when they arrived on South Broadway Street.

Police said the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what may have led to the gunfire.

The victim's name has not been made public, and police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.

Church Point Police Continue Shooting Investigation

In a statement released Tuesday evening, the Church Point Police Department confirmed that the investigation remains active.

Police have not indicated whether the shooting was an isolated incident or whether there is any ongoing threat to the surrounding community.

Investigators have also not disclosed whether the victim and the person responsible for the shooting knew one another.

Additional details are expected as authorities continue gathering information.

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Anyone With Information Asked to Contact Police

The Church Point Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information about what happened along South Broadway Street Tuesday evening to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Church Point Police Department at 337-684-5455 or Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers at 337-789-8477.

This remains an active investigation. We will update this story as additional information becomes available.

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