The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in the Warehouse District overnight.
Police say around 2:12 a.m., Wednesday, the morning after Mardi Gras, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 800 block of South Peters Street near Republic Nola bar.
Police say a 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were standing outside when an unknown vehicle drove up and the people inside began shooting into the crowd.
Both victims were struck multiple times and transported to a local hospital by EMS.
No further information is currently available as the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with additional information that can aid in this investigation is asked to call NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.
