Hammond shooting near Tangipahoa Alternative School leaves adult critically injured. Police take 13-year-old into custody as school remains on lockdown.
A Hammond shooting near Tangipahoa Alternative School has left an adult critically injured and a 13-year-old in police custody in Hammond, Louisiana. The incident unfolded Tuesday morning and immediately forced a school lockdown as authorities secured the area. Police say the shooting happened near the campus of Tangipahoa Alternative School, prompting a rapid emergency response from law enforcement.
Shooting Near School Sparks Emergency Response
Police in Hammond, Louisiana are investigating a shooting that occurred near Tangipahoa Alternative School early Tuesday morning, triggering a full lockdown at the campus.
According to authorities, the incident began around 7:39 a.m. when a school resource officer was informed that a 13-year-old boy was refusing to enter the school building.
What started as a routine intervention quickly escalated into a violent encounter involving gunfire.
What We Know So Far
- Shooting occurred near Tangipahoa Alternative School
- Incident happened around 7:39 a.m. Tuesday
- A 13-year-old has been taken into custody
- An adult was critically injured in the shooting
- Victim was transported to North Oaks Medical Center
- School remains on lockdown as precaution
- Police say there is no ongoing threat
- Investigation is active and ongoing
Authorities have not released further details about the relationship between those involved.
What Happened (Timeline of Events)
- 7:39 a.m.: School resource officer notified of situation involving teen
- Shortly after: Officers speak with teen and accompanying adult
- Decision made: Adult begins to drive away with teen
- Moment of escalation: Gunshots are heard by officers
- Aftermath: Adult is shot and critically injured
- Response: Teen taken into custody without incident
- Ongoing: School placed on lockdown, scene secured
The rapid escalation has prompted a full investigation into the circumstances leading up to the shooting.