2 Dead, 1 Injured In Overnight Spanish Town Rd. Shooting

Close up of forensic tape used in crime scene

(WBRZ News 2) Two people are dead, another injured after a shooting early Monday morning.

Police and emergency officials were called to the 1900 block of Spanish Town Rd. around 1:30a.m. According to a Baton Rouge police spokesman, a total of three people were shot.

One victim, found in the middle of the street, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other deceased victim died at a local hospital. The third victim's condition is unknown at this time. 

Police have not released a possible suspect or motive in the shooting. The identities of the victims have not been released.

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