Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana leaves six people injured

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Coral Murphy MarcosJanuary 31, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana leaves six people injured

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A shooting at a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, on Saturday injured six people, including a child. The incident occurred near the town's courthouse during the "Mardi Gras in the Country" event, prompting authorities to shut down the parade. One person is in custody, and investigators are searching for a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting. The Louisiana State Police has taken over the investigation, and streets near the courthouse are blocked off. The shooting marks at least the 24th mass shooting in the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

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