OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) --A shooting investigation is underway involving two parties who exchanged gunfire that occurred near the intersection of Oak Street and Laurent Street, Opelousas Police Department said.

According to police, a vehicle parked in the vicinity was struck and two adults were inside the vehicle at the time but were not involved in the shooting and sustained no injuries.

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) was then placed on a temporary lockdown due to its close proximity to the scene. The lockdown has since been lifted, and there is no active threat to the public, police said.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Opelousas Polic

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