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A suspected gunman opened fire in New Orleans’ popular French Quarter district this morning, leaving 11 people injured, two of whom are in critical condition.
According to People, the New Orleans Police Department received reports of a live shooting at 3:21 a.m. Central Standard Time. The authorities issued a statement detailing the timeline of events, reporting that officers arrived on the scene to several wounded civilians and managed to apprehend a nearby suspect who is currently in police custody. No police officers were wounded.
Of the 11 shooting victims, ten were transported to local hospitals and medical facilities to receive treatments for injuries sustained during the attack. Two of the victims are reportedly in critical condition. One of the injured civilians was able to obtain treatment after walking into a local hospital.