NEW ORLEANS (AP) — 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.
WWL-TV reports that in addition to the girl, the NOPD said the victims included a woman and three men, all of whom were taken to hospital. One of the victims is in critical condition, according to NOPD chief deputy Hans Ganthier, but he did not specify which victim.
Police said one person was arrested at the scene in connection with the shooting.
“We were able to quickly apprehend the suspect who we believe is responsible for this,” Ganthier said.
Two firearms were recovered, he said, adding he was unsure if anyone else was involved.
“It’s really not something we wanted to see,” Ganthier said. “We really wanted it to be a safe Mardi Gras.”
The Bacchus superkrewe was temporarily arrested in the 1500 block of Avenue Saint-Charles after the shooting.
An officer said the parade would resume to “get away” from the crime scene.
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