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Kenner cops investigating claims of hundreds of gunshots fired at party

Kenner Police HQ

Was it gunfire?  Viral posts say a party in Kenner ended in wild gunfire.

Kenner police are investigating, but report no injuries.


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It happened in the 2600 block of Acron Street.

"At 4:35 PM Kenner Police received the first report of gunshots," according to a release from KPD.

They say the reports came from within the crowd at a non permitted block party.

"As of the issuing of this statement there has been no reports of any gunshot victims on scene or from area hospitals."

Investigators say one person arrived at an area hospital to be treated for glass shards to their body after they were seated in their vehicle when they say it was hit by gunfire.

"That individual will be treated and released."

Some say the sound in the video could have been from fireworks.

"Police are aware of a viral video of the gunfire and are investigating," KPD posted.