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One dead, one critical after early morning double shooting in Marrero

Investigators believe a gunman may have entered a home and confronted the two victims just before the shooting.

Deputies say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a double shooting in Marrero early Tuesday morning.

According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 2:40 a.m. in the 6200 block of 6th Avenue. Deputies responding to the scene found one man who was later pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 31-year-old Shawn Clofer.

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A second person with multiple gunshot wounds was discovered about a block away from the shooting scene.The second victim, identified as 41-year-old Damond Taylor, was transported to University Medical Center and is listed in critical condition.

Investigators believe a gunman may have entered a home and confronted the two victims just before the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call JPSO at 504-364-5300. Residents can also report information to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Stay with Eyewitness News on WWL-TV and WWLTV.com for more on this developing story.

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