Five Wounded, Including 6-Year-Old, In Clinton Mardi Gras Parade Shooting
Gunfire near the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse wounded five people, including a 6-year-old, during the Clinton Mardi Gras parade.
Overview
East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis said gunfire erupted shortly after the midday start of the Mardi Gras in the Country Parade in Clinton, wounding five people including a 6-year-old.
The shooting sent attendees fleeing and disrupted the small-town celebration in Clinton, a community of about 1,300 people, officials said.
Sheriff Jeff Travis said deputies detained three people nearby but would not confirm their involvement, and Louisiana State Police took over the investigation, WBRZ reported.
Chief Criminal Deputy Bill Cox said all shooting victims were expected to survive and the sheriff's office asked the public to submit photos and video to investigators.
Investigators said they are working to determine a motive and the number of shooters and that no charges had been announced as of the sheriff's statement.
Analysis
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FAQ
All five victims, including the 6-year-old, are expected to survive their injuries.
Three people nearby with firearms were detained, but their involvement is unclear; no charges announced and Louisiana State Police took over the investigation.
Investigators are determining the motive, number of shooters, and reviewing public photos/videos; Louisiana State Police is leading.
The shooting happened shortly after midday during the Mardi Gras in the Country Parade near the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse in Clinton, Louisiana.
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