Five people were shot during a brazen attack on Upper Seventh Avenue North, Malick, Barataria on Friday afternoon shortly after 2 p.m., leaving two dead and three wounded. Residents reported hearing a barrage of gunfire during the incident. Two victims succumbed to their injuries while three others were rushed to hospital for emergency medical treatment. Police officers and crime scene investigators remained at the scene processing evidence; the motive for the attack remains unclear and the identities of all victims have not yet been released.
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This is the 6th shooting reported in San Juan in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — San Juan
Sound Awareness Protocol: If you hear what sounds like gunfire, do not investigate. Move immediately to a solid interior wall or below window level, and call emergency services from a secure position.
High Community Guardianship: Residents in this area are historically proactive about reporting suspicious activity early.
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