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Mall of Louisiana Food Court Shooting Kills 1, Injures 5

Police call the gunfire a targeted dispute between two groups.

Overview

  • The gunfire that struck the Mall of Louisiana on Thursday left one person dead and five injured after officials revised early, higher counts.
  • Police say an argument between two groups in the food court led to both sides exchanging shots.
  • Officers secured the mall within minutes and detained at least five people connected to the case.
  • Police report no ongoing threat as a joint team with the FBI and ATF reviews surveillance and asks witnesses for videos.
  • Shoppers ran for cover inside stores and were later escorted out by officers once the scene was cleared.