LaPlace, Louisiana – St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating a double shooting in LaPlace. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 2100 block of Van Arpel Drive around 3:40 p.m. on Monday following reports of gunfire.

A short time later, two people arrived at LaPlace Ochsner Medical Facility by private vehicles. Authorities say the victims suffered gunshot wounds.

The Sheriff’s Office believes an altercation occurred between the two individuals inside one of the vehicles recovered at the scene. Authorities are not providing any other details at this time.