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New Orleans Nightclub Shooting Kills One, Injures Eleven

The shooting, which occurred outside Republic NOLA, has intensified debates over a new state gun law allowing concealed carry without a permit.

A scene from the 2019 French Quarter Festival which drew thousands of music fans to New Orleans for free concerts from local musicians. On the last night of the April 11-14 festival, New Orleans Police Department reported a woman was killed and 11 people were injured during a mass shooting in the the city's Warehouse District, about a mile and a half away.
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One person was killed and 11 others injured in a shooting near Republic NOLA nightclub in New Orleans' Warehouse District on April 14, 2024.
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Overview

  • One woman was killed and 11 others were injured in a mass shooting outside Republic NOLA nightclub in New Orleans.
  • The incident took place late Sunday night in the Warehouse District, causing widespread panic among patrons.
  • No arrests have been made, and police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.
  • Local officials and residents have called for changes to a pending Louisiana law that would allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit.
  • The shooting has reignited discussions on gun control, with some city council members advocating for stricter measures.