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PENSACOLA, Florida — Pensacola police say an intensive search is under way for the person or persons who shot and killed a young child and injured an adult this afternoon.

The shootings occurred just before 2 p.m. at Pensacola Village on East Fairfield Drive.

“We have all available manpower working on this case, and are not going to rest until we take those who are responsible into custody,” said Chief Chip W. Simmons.

Simmons said an altercation over drugs is believed to have led to the shootings.

Multiple shots were fired into Apartment O-2 and struck Tyquaris Moultrie, 19 months, and his uncle, Vincent Dennis, 21. Their addresses are unavailable.

“It’s a terribly sad day in Pensacola when the actions of some people result in the death of an innocent child,” Simmons said.

Witnesses said 3 to 4 males ran from the scene after the shooting. Simmons said officers are pursuing leads on suspects.

Moultrie was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital, where he died a short time later. Dennis also was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

In other news across the Gulf Coast:

Atmore man in custody in Brewton shooting: Ricki Tolbert, 18, has been charged with shooting an 18-year-old Brewton resident at a party at the Brewton Masonic Lodge, NorthEscambia.com reports.

Britney Spears plays in New Orleans tonight: The pop star performs on the “Femme Fatale” tour with Nicky Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo. NOLA.com has the rundown on that and other New Orleans-area shows.

Wildlife officials to plant trap after bear sniffs woman’s arm: Wildlife officials say they plan to put a trap in a Fort Walton Beach, Florida, neighborhood after a resident complained that a bear came up on her front porch and sniffed her arm while she was rocking on her front porch with her eyes closed, the Panama City News Herald reports. Priscilla Brakebill told the newspaper that it was her family’s third bear encounter in a week.

2 die in 2-vehicle accident in front of Mississippi casino: Harrietta Brockett, 71, of Covington, Louisiana, and 84-year-old Alvin Perrault Sr. of Mandeville, Louisiana, died after an accident about 8:35 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 90 at Myrtle Avenue in front of the Isle Casino in Harrison County, Mississippi, WLOX TV reports.

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PENSACOLA, Florida — Pensacola police say an intensive search is under way for the person or persons who shot and killed a young child and injured an adult this afternoon.

The shootings occurred just before 2 p.m. at Pensacola Village on East Fairfield Drive.

“We have all available manpower working on this case, and are not going to rest until we take those who are responsible into custody,” said Chief Chip W. Simmons.

Simmons said an altercation over drugs is believed to have led to the shootings.

Multiple shots were fired into Apartment O-2 and struck Tyquaris Moultrie, 19 months, and his uncle, Vincent Dennis, 21. Their addresses are unavailable.

“It’s a terribly sad day in Pensacola when the actions of some people result in the death of an innocent child,” Simmons said.

Witnesses said 3 to 4 males ran from the scene after the shooting. Simmons said officers are pursuing leads on suspects.

Moultrie was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital, where he died a short time later. Dennis also was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

In other news across the Gulf Coast:

Atmore man in custody in Brewton shooting: Ricki Tolbert, 18, has been charged with shooting an 18-year-old Brewton resident at a party at the Brewton Masonic Lodge, NorthEscambia.com reports.

Britney Spears plays in New Orleans tonight: The pop star performs on the “Femme Fatale” tour with Nicky Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo. NOLA.com has the rundown on that and other New Orleans-area shows.

Wildlife officials to plant trap after bear sniffs woman’s arm: Wildlife officials say they plan to put a trap in a Fort Walton Beach, Florida, neighborhood after a resident complained that a bear came up on her front porch and sniffed her arm while she was rocking on her front porch with her eyes closed, the Panama City News Herald reports. Priscilla Brakebill told the newspaper that it was her family’s third bear encounter in a week.

2 die in 2-vehicle accident in front of Mississippi casino: Harrietta Brockett, 71, of Covington, Louisiana, and 84-year-old Alvin Perrault Sr. of Mandeville, Louisiana, died after an accident about 8:35 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 90 at Myrtle Avenue in front of the Isle Casino in Harrison County, Mississippi, WLOX TV reports.

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