Mamou shooting during Mardi Gras Zydeco concert leaves two people dead

Mamou Police warned city about Mardi Gras safety weeks before

MAMOU, La. (KLFY) -- Mamou police pleaded for the city to change Mardi Gras plans weeks before the celebration started. Chief of Police Charles 'Pat' Hall said he presented various safety plans at a February city council meeting over concerns the New Orleans, New Years terror attack would repeat itself in Mamou. “What we did, me and my assistant chief of staff, created contingency plans and courses of actions. And we brought it in front of the c…

Mamou shooting during Mardi Gras Zydeco concert leaves two people dead

According to KADN, NBC affiliate in Lafayette the shooting happened at Mardi Gras Zydeco concert and happened just 24 hours after another shooting that left three people injured.

Zydeco musician on stage during Mamou Mardi Gras shooting ‘won’t perform outside anymore’

MAMOU — At least one person is reportedly dead following a shooting Tuesday at an outdoor Mardi Gras Zydeco concert that occurred when musician Chris Ardoin, who was shot in 2021 while performing outdoors, was on stage with his 13-year-old…

The shooter fled but eventually surrendered to the authorities.

Mamou PD: More than a dozen shot over Mardi Gras; two confirmed dead

UPDATE: Police have confirmed that two people are dead following a shooting in Mamou Mardi Gras night.We spoke with Mamou Mayor Leisa Deshotel, who said she hadn't yet been briefed by police on the deaths. "We are saddened by this terrible tragedy and are keeping the victims, their families and our community in prayer," she said. -After two days filled with Mardi Gras revelry - and violence - Mamou Police report they're working to confirm a repo…

Mamou shooting during Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert leaves at least 1 dead, others injured

MAMOU, La. (NEWS 15) — Gunfire rang out at a Mardi Gras party in Mamou for a second day in a row and this time with deadly consequences. The gunshots happened at the Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert in Mamou. Authorities…