On Friday evening, a shooting near Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans left one person dead and two others injured. Authorities responded to the incident around 8:01 p.m. in the 2300 block of Orleans Avenue.
Shooting Details
New Orleans police are treating this incident as a homicide. Four individuals were shot in total, including:
- Two women
- One man
- One unidentified victim
One of the injured individuals died on-site. Reports indicate that the victims were inside the restaurant when a gunman entered and opened fire.
Victims and Medical Response
Among the injured, one victim is a tourist visiting from out of state. A law enforcement source confirmed that one victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while another was shot in the back. Both injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at University Medical Center (UMC).
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited. El-Balad will provide updates as new information becomes available.
