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Two people shot at Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival: TPSO

PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival closed early Saturday, April 12, after two people were wounded following a reported shooting.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Ponchatoula Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired near the festival’s ticket booth around 9:25 p.m.

At the scene, TPSO officials said one victim was found with a graze wound and another victim was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

According to police, both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment.

TPSO officials said the festival would be open on Sunday, starting with the 9 a.m. church service and closing at 5 p.m. The TPSO and other agencies will continue patrolling the festival grounds and other sections of the downtown area.

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Additional information was not provided.

Anyone with information about the shooting can call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.

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