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Multiple people were injured Saturday after a shooting broke out during the Mardi Gras in the Country parade in Clinton, Louisiana, according to local media reports.
At least three people were shot, The Advocate reported.
WBRZ reported up to six people, including one child, were injured in a shooting outside the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse during the parade.
Law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed details.
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Law enforcement personnel work after a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parade in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
WBRZ reported that law enforcement is searching for a vehicle linked to the shooting and has one suspect in custody.
WBRZ also reported that Louisiana State Police are assisting with the investigation, while East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis told WAFB the sheriff’s office remains the lead agency with help from multiple local and state law enforcement departments.
People react near the site of a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parade in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called the shooting "absolutely horrific and unacceptable" in a post on social media Saturday.
"We will not allow lawlessness in this state," Landry wrote, adding that he and first lady Sharon Landry were praying for the victims and thanking law enforcement for their response.
People run after a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parade in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
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Clinton Police and the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital they were unable to provide additional information.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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