Teen Suspects Charged With Attempted Murder in Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade Shooting That Injured 6‑Year‑Old and 4 Others
At a Mardi Gras parade in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, a shooting wounded five people, including a 6‑year‑old child, and sheriff’s officials say all victims are expected to survive. Two suspects, ages 19 and 15, were arrested and charged with attempted murder, obstruction of justice and reckless discharge of a firearm, while a 26‑year‑old detained faces an illegal‑possession charge but is not believed to have fired shots; investigators say more arrests are possible as they seek additional video and photo evidence.
📌 Key Facts
- East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office says two suspects, ages 19 and 15, have been arrested and charged with attempted murder, obstruction of justice and reckless discharge of a firearm in the Mardi Gras parade shootings that injured a 6‑year‑old and four others.
- The incidents occurred near a Mardi Gras parade in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana (report date: Feb. 1, 2026).
- The two charged teenagers were among three people detained near the parade who had guns; the third person, a 26‑year‑old man, faces an illegal‑firearm‑possession charge but is not believed to have been involved in the shootings.
- Sheriff’s officials say all five victims, including the 6‑year‑old child, are expected to survive.
- Investigators are seeking additional video and photo evidence and say more arrests are anticipated.
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February 01, 2026
11:18 PM
Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others
New information:
- East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office says two suspects, ages 19 and 15, have been arrested and charged with attempted murder, obstruction of justice and reckless discharge of a firearm.
- The two charged teenagers were among three people detained near the parade with guns; the third, a 26‑year‑old man, faces an illegal‑firearm‑possession charge but is not believed to have been involved in the shootings.
- Sheriff’s officials say all five victims, including the 6‑year‑old child, are still expected to survive, and more arrests are anticipated as investigators seek additional video and photo evidence.