Overview
- Gunfire broke out minutes after the Mardi Gras in the Country parade began in Clinton, near the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse.
- The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office said suspects, ages 19 and 15, face attempted murder, obstructing justice, and reckless discharge of a firearm charges.
- A third person, 26, was arrested on an illegal firearm possession count and is not believed to have taken part in the shooting.
- The parade was shut down immediately as local deputies and Louisiana State Police secured the area and took over the investigation.
- Investigators reported all victims were bystanders, requested photos or video from the public, and said additional arrests are expected.