Shreveport sees 2 shootings within an hour, 1 wounded

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Two shootings happened on opposite ends of Shreveport within one hour of each other on Wednesday afternoon.

The first occurred at the Mamie Hicks Community Center in the Cherokee Park neighborhood. Officials say a suspect fired 17 rounds into the community center from a grey vehicle.

One person was taken to Oschner LSU Health Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the victim is not cooperating with the investigation.

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Just after 4:20 p.m., officers responded to a second possible shooting on the 9400 block of McAdoo St. in southwest Shreveport. KTAL/KMSS crews report more information has not yet been released.

Both shootings remain under investigation.