LOUISIANA — Several people were reportedly shot on Canal Street in New Orleans Sunday evening after an armed robbery suspect got into a shootout with police.
According to local media, at least four people were shot and have been transported to hospitals — all in critical condition. Another victim was wounded and also transported.
Police say the shooting suspect is dead.
Canal street was completely shut down due to the police investigation.
NOPD has multiple streets blocked off on Canal Street after multiple people have been shot. @WWLTV pic.twitter.com/dI2YIpDR8z
— Caresse Jackman (@CaresseJ) February 18, 2019
MEDIA: the staging area regarding incident on Canal Street will be at the corner of Canal & Basin.
Briefing will occur shortly.
— NOPD (@NOPDNews) February 18, 2019
Shortly after the incident near Canal Street, a homicide was reported in the 6500 block of Almonaster Blvd. It was unclear if these incidents were related.
A police officer was also injured when he flipped his patrol car while responding to the scene.
No police officers were wounded in the shooting.
