Crime
Mass casualty incident declared after car plowed into crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans
According to initial statements from NOPD, at least 10 people are reported dead, with an additional 26 individuals injured.
New Orleans, LA – The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is actively responding to a devastating incident in the heart of the French Quarter, where Bourbon Street was the scene of chaos and tragedy on Tuesday evening.
Preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians on Bourbon Street, followed by gunfire. Authorities have confirmed the presence of several casualties and injuries.
According to initial statements from NOPD, at least 10 people are reported dead, with an additional 26 individuals injured.
Emergency responders, including multiple EMS units, are on-site providing medical assistance to the injured and transporting victims to nearby hospitals.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office has also arrived on Canal Street to assist in the grim task of identifying and processing the deceased.
The bustling French Quarter, known for its vibrant nightlife, was plunged into panic as the events unfolded.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as the vehicle careened through the crowded area, followed by the sound of gunshots.
Police have cordoned off the area, and a heavy law enforcement presence remains as investigators work to piece together what led to this horrifying incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the event, including the identity of the driver or shooter, remain unclear at this time. Authorities have not confirmed whether the incident was intentional or accidental, and no arrests have been reported.
The NOPD is urging residents and visitors to avoid the area while emergency crews and investigators continue their work. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story. Further details will be released as authorities investigate this tragic event.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.