MAMOU, La. (KLFY) — Tragedy in Mamou continues as the community mourns the loss of loved ones and many people injured during Mardi Gras festivities. Fat Tuesday was about having a good time and celebrating Mardi Gras, but the day turned deadly when gunfire rang out in the crowd. Mamou Police and other agencies are helping to investigate what happened and why.

Chris Ardoin, a Zydeco musician took to social media expressing disbelief and said the shooting brought back memories of when he was shot back in 2021. In a Facebook live video, he said, 15 minutes into his performance he heard gunfire.

“It brings flashbacks. I hear the shots go off and I immediately go back to the night I got shot.” he said.

During the live Ardoin goes on to say he feels reluctant to continue performing for large crowds.

“I ain’t doing them no more. none. I am semi-retired,” Ardoin said. “If it ain’t set up right when I get there. I’m not playing.”

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