At Least 2 Dead And 10 Injured In Shootings At New Orleans Parade

Topline

At least two people were killed and 10 others were injured in two shootings that occurred during a parade in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon, according to local police.

Key Facts

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Crucial Quote

"I'm saddened to learn about this senseless mass shooting in New Orleans this afternoon. I'm praying for the victims & their families. This kind of lawlessness will NOT be tolerated. I'm hopeful the perpetrators are caught soon & prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said on X . Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry also expressed his condolences and wrote: "The violence must end."

Big Number

462. The total number of of mass shootings reported across the U.S. so far this year, according to a tracker run by the non-profit Gun Violence Archive. According to the group, an incident is classified as a mass shooting when "a minimum of four victims shot, either injured or killed, not including any shooter."

What We Don't Know

Police did not release any details about the victims and no arrests or suspect information was announced. The police said it is unclear if the two shootings were related as the department's investigation into the shooting is in its "early stages and remains ongoing."

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Second line organizers speak out after mass shooting mars day of celebration: 'We're praying' (The Times-Picayune)