The New Orleans Police Department says five people were shot, including a young girl, during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — — Five people were shot, including a young girl, Sunday night during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, according to the New Orleans Police Department.that in addition to the girl, the NOPD said that the victims included a woman and three men, who were all transported to a hospital. One of the victims is in critical condition, according to NOPD Chief Deputy Hans Ganthier but he did not specify which victim.
Two guns were recovered, he said, adding that he isn’t certain whether there was anyone else involved. “This is really not something we wanted to see,” Ganthier said. “We really wanted this to be a safe Mardi Gras.” The superkrewe of Bacchus was temporarily halted in the 1500 block of St. Charles Avenue after the shooting.Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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