JUST IN: Five people shot at the Krewe of Bacchus Parade in New Orleans, police say.
Police officers collect evidence at the scene of a shooting that occured during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, Feb. 19, 2023.Five people were shot, one fatally, at the Krewe of Bacchus Parade in New Orleans Sunday evening, Police Chief Deputy Hans Ganthier said.
Of the five victims, three are male and two are female, Ganthier told reporters at a press conference. One of the victims is a juvenile. Police officers work on the scene of a shooting that occured during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, Feb. 19, 2023.Police officers collect evidence at the scene of a shooting that occured during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, Feb. 19, 2023.The New Orleans Police Department said a male victim died from his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
A suspect was arrested and two weapons were recovered at the scene, Ganthier said. Authorities said they were determining whether others had fired shots.
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