INDEPENDENCE — Officials are investigating after what appears to be a drive-by shooting in Independence, left one person dead and another injured.
The shooting took place in the 200 block of Hwy. 40 (between I-55 and Old Hwy. 51) around 9:30 Sunday evening, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Independence PD got a call for shots fired and officers learned two men went to a hospital. Several hours later, 29-year-old Marquise Jackson, of Independence, died of his injuries. A 20-year-old man was treated for his injuries and released, according to officials.
TPSO, Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations troopers, and the FBI Violent Crime Task Force are all assisting Independence Police with the investigation.
At this time, detectives have learned the incident occurred during an after-party to a birthday party, where a vehicle pulled up and started firing into a group of people.
This is an ongoing investigation and investigators are asking for any additional information the public may have. Tips can be shared with our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088.
If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!
Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
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