New Orleans shootings: Nineteen wounded at Mother’s Day parade
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Police in New Orleans were searching for at least two gunmen after a dozen people were wounded when shots were fired at a Mother’s Day parade.
Although there were no fatalities, police said that nineteen people were injured, including two ten-year-olds. Up to four people were in hospital.
More than 100 people were thought to have been participating in the residential festival, on Frenchmen Street, in the north of the city, when several shots were fired.
Police saw three suspects running from the scene. No arrests have been made.
The violence occurred at what's known as a second-line parade — a loose procession in which people dance down the street, often following behind a brass band. Described as moving block parties they can be impromptu or planned.
Police vowed to make swift arrests. "We'll get them. We have good resources in this neighbourhood," police superintendent Ronal Serpas said.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments