NEW ORLEANS, LA. (THECOUNT) — Four people have been shot, including a girl and a woman, on the Bacchus parade route in New Orleans Sunday night.
There is no information provided on the other two victims.
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The shooting occurred at the intersection of St Charles Avenue and Terpsichore Street in New Orleans around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
All four of the individuals have been transported to an area hospital.
There are no updates on their conditions at this time, reports WGNO.
One person was detained at the scene in connection to the shooting.
There are no updates on a possible suspect or motive at this time.
The shooting is under investigation.
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Geo quick facts: New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the “Big Easy,” it’s known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties – wikipedia.