Multiple people were shot in front of the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse during the Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, on Saturday, WBRZ reported, citing officials. The incident took place during the Country Parade. One child was in critical condition, and five others were injured, the publication added. The suspect is in custody, and authorities are searching for a vehicle.
Lucas Bennett, PLT Report Washington Representative, tweeted about receiving a video from the scene. He said that it contained ‘horrific images’.
“I received a video about the shooting at the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse amid a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana containing horrific images. I’m still waiting for confirmation that it’s authentic and belongs to the incident,” Bennett posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
One video from the scene emerged on social media. Several gunshots could be heard in the background as locals panicked.
Clinton mass shooting: What happened at East Feliciana Parish Courthouse? Scary details from Mardi Gras parade
