Shooting Incident in Downtown Hammond: Police Seek Cooperation in Investigation
A shooting incident took place in the downtown area of Hammond, resulting in one person being injured, as reported by the Hammond Police Department. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, with officers on duty downtown hearing gunshots before finding a victim with gunshot wounds. The injured individual was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Despite police efforts to gather information from the victim and their brother, both declined to cooperate, according to the department. Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. expressed disappointment at the lack of regard shown by those involved in the shooting, especially in the presence of law enforcement officers. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the Hammond Police Department.