Natchitoches police investigate two separate shootings

NATCHITOCHES, La. -- Natchitoches police are investigating two unrelated shootings Thursday, the second one leaving a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the latest happened around 5 p.m. on Virginia Avenue. The first shooting just after 4 a.m. did not result in any injuries despite at least 20 shots being fired. Investigators recovered the bullet casings from the road and made note of the damages to the apartment and vehicle. The second shooting was reported around 5 p.m. on the 500 block of Virginia Avenue. Police located the victim who was suffering from several gunshot wounds and began to provide medical attention while waiting on other first responders to arrive. The victim was taken to a hospital in Caddo Parish and is listed in stable condition. These investigations are ongoing and the Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available. Anyone with information is asked to call the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or Det. John Greely at (318) 238-3914.