2 women shot during argument in Algiers, New Orleans police say

Two women were shot early Wednesday (June 5) in Algiers during an argument with a group of males, New Orleans police said.

Police were called about 12:30 a.m. to investigate the double shooting, reported in the 6500 block of Brunswick Court. NOPD spokesman Officer Juan Barnes said the women, ages 52 and 19, were shot in the “leg area.”

The women were in an argument with the group of unknown males when one of the males armed himself with a gun and shot the women, Barnes said. All the males fled.

The women were taken by EMS to a hospital.

No other information was immediately available.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact NOPD’s 4th District at 504-658-6040 or provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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Emily Lane covers criminal justice in New Orleans for NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Reach her at elane@nola.com. Follow her on Twitter (@emilymlane) or Facebook.

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New Orleans Police said two women were shot in the leg area during an argument with a group of unknown males early Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (File photo/)