Categories: Louisiana News

Mamou mourns after Mardi Gras festivities turn deadly

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.

Sponsored

“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.”

Latest news

rssfeeds-admin

Recent Posts

Windows 11 23H2 to 25H2 Upgrade Allegedly Breaking Internet Connectivity

A persistent bug in Windows 11 in-place upgrades is reportedly wiping critical 802.1X wired authentication…

1 hour ago

Coruna Exploit Kit With 23 Exploits Hacked Thousands of iPhones

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered Coruna, a sophisticated iOS exploit kit containing 23…

1 hour ago

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley secure US Senate nominations, setting up fierce November election

Former state and national GOP Chair Michael Whatley (left) and former Gov. Roy Cooper are…

1 hour ago

Tillis, more Republicans unload on Noem over Minneapolis operation, FEMA delays

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, speaks as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…

1 hour ago

Diana Fenton withdraws as nominee for child advocate after questions arise over independence, conflicts of interest

Diana Fenton has withdrawn her name from consideration to be New Hampshire’s next child advocate…

2 hours ago

Byron family shares son’s journey with Severe Hemophilia A

A family in Byron is sharing the story of their 1-year-old son, J.J. Larson and…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.