Two dead, 10 injured in shootings along Louisiana's parade route, police say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) – Police in New Orleans are investigating two shootings that injured 10 people and killed two on Sunday.

Police say the first incident happened in the 1800 block of Almonaster Avenue in the St. Roch neighborhood around 3:38 p.m.

Officers assigned to a second line parade reported hearing gunfire and found eight victims with gunshot wounds.

All were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

About 45 minutes later, officers responded to reports of a second shooting at the intersection of Almonaster and Florida Avenue.

New Orleans police are investigating two shootings in St. Roch on Sunday afternoon that left ten... — New Orleans police are investigating two shootings in St. Roch on Sunday afternoon that left 10 people injured and two dead.(WVUE)

Upon arrival, officers found two victims at the scene. Officials say one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene and the second was taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.

A third victim of this incident has reportedly sought private medical attention and is in stable condition.

Police closed the second line parade event as part of the investigation. Police emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages, with detectives working to identify suspects, determine a motive and gather additional information.

The shootings have sparked reactions from state leaders.

Governor Jeff Landry shared in a post on X“A tragic scene in the St. Roch district tonight. Sharon and I are praying for everyone involved and we are grateful to the first responders who responded to the scene. The violence must end.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill also commented on the incidents: post to X, “I am saddened to hear this afternoon about this senseless mass shooting in New Orleans. I pray for the victims and their families. This type of lawlessness will NOT be tolerated. I am hopeful that the perpetrators will be caught quickly and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Authorities urge anyone with information about the shootings to contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.

No further information is available at this time.