Key takeaways:
- Five people were shot at a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on Sunday night, leaving one dead and four injured.
- Officers on patrol at the parade heard shots ring out and rushed to the scene, apprehending the suspect quickly.
- The five victims included three males and two females, one of whom was a juvenile. The other four were reported to be in stable condition.
Five people were shot at a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on Sunday night, leaving one dead and four injured. The shooting occurred near St. Charles Avenue and Terpsichore Street, along the route of the Krewe of Bacchus parade.
According to New Orleans Police Department Chief Deputy Hans Ganthier, officers were quickly able to apprehend the suspect. Witnesses reported hearing around 20 gunshots, and the parade stopped when the gunfire broke out.
The five victims included three males and two females, one of whom was a juvenile. The other four were reported to be in stable condition.
At an informal news conference, police officials said that officers on patrol at the parade heard shots ring out and rushed to the scene. They were able to apprehend the suspect quickly and are continuing to investigate the incident.
The Krewe of Bacchus parade is one of the largest of Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. Sunday night’s shooting is a tragic reminder of the dangers of gun violence, and the police are working to ensure that the public remains safe.
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