SBSO investigating fatal shooting in Chalmette
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting involving a mother and daughter that occurred this morning at a residence in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a shooting in the 4000 block of Hamlet Place in Chalmette.
When deputies arrived on the scene they found an adult female victim they identified as the mother suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies also came into contact with another adult female who said she was the daughter.
The 61-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital where she later died from her injuries.
The Sheriff said this incident is believed to be between the two family members and no one else was injured during the altercation.
No charges have been filed at this time, but the investigation is ongoing, the Sheriff said.
Citizens who want to share information with detectives about this incident or any other criminal activity pertaining to St. Bernard Parish or any of its residents, can do so by calling the Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501. They also can call the Criminal Investigations Bureau’s tip hotline, (504) 271-TIPS or 8477 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Callers can leave a detailed message, and either choose to provide their contact information, or remain anonymous, and may be eligible for a cash reward from Crimestoppers.
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2022-09-07 17:51:55