Police are searching for at least one person who left six people injured after a shooting near a popular New Orleans Uptown bar.
Around 10:17 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to an aggravated battery shooting in the 3200 block of Magazine Street. Police initially said four women were injured in the shooting, but after midnight, the number included two men.
Four of the victims were taken to the hospital by EMS. Two others were taken to an area hospital by private vehicle. NOPD said all of the victims were shot in the lower part of the body.More than 90 people have been murdered since the beginning of the year in New Orleans. It has been one of the deadliest years in decades through the first few months.
Thousands of people are in New Orleans for the Jazz and Heritage Festival. The shooting was miles from the Fair Grounds, but near the downtown area. Witnesses near the scene said they heard the shots fired. Police laid out more than a dozen different crime cones to mark evidence in the area. A pool of blood was near the steps of the to the building, with a trail of blood leading down the sidewalk.
At least one car on Harmony St. was riddled with bullets. Crime scene tape surrounded the area including Walgreens and at least one block down each street from the bar. Workers were asked not to leave the business as late as 12:30 a.m.No further information is currently available, according to the NOPD.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former San Diego Wide Receiver, Chris Olave, get drafted by New Orleans Saints -SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – On Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft, former Mission Hills High School wide receiver Chris Olave got drafted by the New Orleans Saints! The wide receiver went from Mission Hills leading titles such as “Second Team All-American” to Ohio state becoming “All time Touchdown reception leader” with the Buckeyes. Once a former star...
Read more »
Photos: Phoenix Suns eliminate New Orleans in NBA playoffsThe Phoenix Suns eliminated the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, 115-109. Suns guard Chris Paul was unstoppable, scoring 33 points on 14 for 14 shooting. Suns center and former Arizona Wildcat DeAndre Ayton finished…
Read more »
New York City essential workers honored with new plaque commemorating Hometown Heroes ticker-tape paradeNew York City has a new plaque along the Canyon of Heroes commemorating the Hometown Heroes ticker-tape parade for essential workers. KevRincon has the story:
Read more »