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Burglary suspects shoot truck dozens of times after seeing masked mannequin in passenger seat

On Saturday, the New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting in the University section after suspects fired nearly 20 rounds at a parked Toyota pickup near Joseph and Willow streets.
Startled by a mannequin wearing a Michael Myers mask placed in the passenger seat, suspected burglars opened the truck door and began firing; the victim said, "He jumped backward and started shooting, and then his two friends started shooting as well."
Nearly 20 bullet holes riddled the truck, while bullets also struck two other vehicles and the victim's home; authorities discovered 9 mm and.40-caliber casings scattered across the street and sidewalk.
No injuries were reported, but the NOPD reports suspects fled in a silver Nissan Altima; officials urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
Resident Anna Hedstrom called the incident a "scary wake-up call," while the victim said, "Definitely not a good idea in hindsight" regarding his mannequin strategy; both reflect on how the deterrent backfired dangerously.

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