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7 Shot in New Orleans Watching Mardi Gras Parade

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(Newser) – Seven people, one of them a toddler, were shot in New Orleans today as they watched a Mardi Gras parade, police say. Two men are listed in serious condition, reports the Times-Picayune, and all of the victims appeared to be innocent bystanders. Police chased down and arrested two suspects, ages 18 and 20, the Times-Picayune notes. It's not clear what set off the shooting.

"I'm off to Afghanistan this summer. Damn, this is more dangerous than Afghanistan," said an Air Force reservist who stopped to help one of the victims.

A masked reveler stands with the Society of St. Cecilia on Royal Street on Mardi Gras in the French Quarter of New Orleans today.
A masked reveler stands with the Society of St. Cecilia on Royal Street on Mardi Gras in the French Quarter of New Orleans today.   (AP Photo)
People come to the aid of an unidentified victim at the scene of the New Orleans shooting.
People come to the aid of an unidentified victim at the scene of the New Orleans shooting.   (AP Photo/Sam Horton)
New Orleans police officers investigate the scene.
New Orleans police officers investigate the scene.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
People reach for Mardi Gras beads thrown from a float today in New Orleans.
People reach for Mardi Gras beads thrown from a float today in New Orleans.   (AP Photo)
A Zulu parade float turns onto Canal Street in the central business district of New Orleans today.
A Zulu parade float turns onto Canal Street in the central business district of New Orleans today.   (AP Photo)
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Feb 24, 09 8:32 PM CST
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Feb 24, 09 11:54 PM CST
Well it was their fault, it's the least they could do. lol
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Feb 25, 09 10:13 AM CST
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