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Three people shot on Canal Street

They have non-life-threatening injuries and are all locals—not visitors, according to NOPD.

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NEW ORLEANS — Three men were wounded in a shooting in a busy part of downtown New Orleans on Thursday.

It happened in broad daylight just before 2 p.m.

The New Orleans Police Department says a fight broke out between several people in the 800 block of Canal Street.

At least one person pulled a gun and started firing. He hit three adult males. The men were hit in the stomach, backside and hand. Police say they have non-life-threatening injuries and are all locals - not visitors, according to NOPD.

Investigators are still reviewing camera footage to determine how many shooters were involved.

NOPD, HANO, Tulane PD and LSP are responding to a shooting near Canal and Baronne. RTA is also on scene directing the Canal streetcars. We’re being told NOPD’s PIO will be on scene shortly with more information. @WWLTV pic.twitter.com/eeCdk5GzXx
— Lily Cummings (@lilyrcummings) May 23, 2024

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