Three wounded in French Quarter shooting at Mardi Gras closing

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the French Quarter in the final hours of Mardi Gras.

According to NOPD officers, the incident happened at the corner of Canal and Royal streets around 12:23 a.m.

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The shooting reportedly left three people wounded. One of them was taken to a hospital by EMS.

Moment gunfire erupted

No further details are available at this time. The NOPD is in the process of gathering evidence and information to determine a possible suspect and motive.

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