Five Injured in Gang-Related Shooting After Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade

An 18-year-old suspect is in custody following the incident in Franklinton, with police investigating potential additional arrests.

The shooting occurred on Sunday evening, March 2, near the route of the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton, Louisiana.
Five people were injured, with one in critical condition, two in stable but guarded condition, and two already released from the hospital.
Jamerian Anders, 18, was arrested late Sunday night on five counts of attempted first-degree murder after voluntarily implicating himself during questioning.
Authorities have described the shooting as gang-related and indicated that more arrests may follow as the investigation continues.
In unrelated incidents earlier that day, two juveniles were arrested for carrying firearms near the parade route, and another individual was found with an AR-15-style rifle.