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Shooting reported in US city of New Orleans
Police say at least 12 people, including a 10-yaer-old, shot during a Mother's Day parade in the city's 7th Ward.
Last Modified: 12 May 2013 21:02
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Police in New Orleans city in the US state of Louisiana say that a dozen people have been shot during a Mother's Day parade.
Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas said the people were shot during the parade in the city's 7th Ward on Sunday.
Police said the incident happened about 2pm local time at the intersection of Frenchmen and Villere streets.
The Times-Picayune newspaper reports that there were about 200 people at the event when gunfire erupted.
Serpas said the victims include a 10-year-old who sustained a minor wound. WDSU-TV reports at least four people were in surgery and others had been taken to four area hospitals.
Nobody has been arrested. It is unclear what prompted the gunfire.
Police are said to be looking for three people in connection with the attack.
Shooting reported in US city of New Orleans - Americas - Al Jazeera English