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Bond set at $2M for man accused of shooting 5 in French Quarter

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A judge has set a $2 million dollar bond for the man who allegedly shot and wounded five people after French Quarter Fest, Sunday night.

In court on Thursday, the district attorney’s office argued that Christopher Parker shot into the crowd along Decatur Street with no concern for anyone’s safety. Parker’s lawyer argued that he fired in self-defense, but only one gun was found at the scene.

“No matter how mad he might have been, no matter how justified he might have felt for his actions, the fact that when he started firing that firearm, he had nothing but innocent people who were trying to enjoy French Quarter Fest. He’s got a right to a defense. I, we look forward to trying the case across the street. But at the end of the day, you cannot shoot into a crowd,” said District Attorney Jason Williams.

At last report all five shooting victims are recovering.

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