1 killed, another injured in shooting at Bossier City casino garage; suspect sought

Updated: Oct. 19, 2018 at 9:42 PM CDT
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BOSSIER CITY, LA (KSLA) - One man is dead and another is fighting for his life following a shooting at a Bossier City casino on Friday night, and police are searching for the gunman.

Officers got the call around 9 p.m. to the Horseshoe Bossier City’s parking garage.

10pm UPDATE: Two shot, one dead. No arrest. BREAKING UPDATE: At least one shot inside Horseshoe Casino parking garage just before 9pm. Victim critically injured. Garage on temporary lockdown during search for gunman. It has since been lifted. Live report at 10pm. http://www.ksla.com/2018/10/20/shooting-bossier-city-casino-suspect-sought/

Posted by Doug Warner KSLA on Friday, October 19, 2018

According to Bossier City Spokeswoman Traci Landry, the other victim has life-threatening injuries. That victim been sent to a Shreveport-Bossier hospital for treatment.

Both men were employees of Hoseshoe Casino and knew each other, according to Landry.

Landry added that this is not a random crime.

The casino’s fifth-level parking garage is on lock down at this time. Investigators are on scene collecting evidence and speaking to witnesses.

No word on the gunman at this time.

This is developing story. Stay with KSLA News 12 for updates.

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