Woman killed in Barataria

Police are investigating the murder of a Barataria woman on Saturday morning.

According to a Newsday report, the assailants broke into her home on 9th Avenue North, and began asking for the woman’s son.

The woman, identified as 48 year old Pamela Joseph, and another relative, tried to hide in a room.

The relative told police she she placed her head between her knees and then heard several loud explosions. She then raised her head and observed Joseph motionless in the area where she hid.

According to the article, police believe the murder is gang-related.

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