US EditionMamou shooting during Mardi Gras Zydeco concert leaves two people dead
- At least one person has been reported dead and at least 11 were injured after a shooting at a Mardi Gras Zydeco concert in Mamou, Louisiana, on March 4, 2025.
- Musician Chris Ardoin, who was performing at the concert, stated, "This was the first time I had one of my boys with me" during the shooting incident.
- Ardoin expressed his concerns about the culture of violence, questioning, "Why would you come to an event like that with a gun, like it's a war?"
- After describing the panic during the shooting, Ardoin announced he would no longer perform outdoor concerts, stating, "I love music, but I love life more.
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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…
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