Thousands of HBCU fans flocked to New Orleans is weekend for the Bayou Classic football game between Grambling State and Southern University, but in the wee hours of the morning at 3:20 a.m. shots rang out on Canal Street leaving 10 injured.
Police are in the process of reviewing surveillance, talking to witnesses and asking anyone who may have seen something to come forward with information.
According to authorities no arrests have been made nor do they have a motive.
CORRECTION: An individual was detained near the scene. However, their possible involvement in this incident remains under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time. Investigation remains ongoing. #NOPDAlert
— NOPD (@NOPDNews) December 1, 2019
We urge anyone with info regarding the Canal Shooting to contact @NOPDnews Homicide Unit detectives at 504-658-5300. Persons with info can call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. A reward of up to $5k is available. pic.twitter.com/mBZ10bMB0I
— Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) December 1, 2019