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7 Shot in New Orleans Watching Mardi Gras Parade

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 24, 2009 3:55 PM CST
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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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Shannonals
Feb 25, 2009 2:23 AM CST
What I found funny was the comment by the Air Force reservist about Mardi Gras Parade being more dangerous than Afghanistan...of course to the Air force that would seem more dangerous
Mad
Feb 25, 2009 1:42 AM CST
Crossing the street is more dangerous than 90% of anything the Air Farce engages in
Guest
Feb 25, 2009 12:47 AM CST
...another waste of money. Let it sink into the ocean.

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