2 dead, at least a dozen injured in Mamou during Mardi Gras festivities

MAMOU, La — Two people are dead and more than a dozen injured in a shooting at a Mardi Gras concert in Mamou.

Mamou Police said that 14 people were wounded and two people died after the Tuesday evening shooting at a Mardi Gras concert where zydeco artist Chris Ardoin was performing.

Gunfire can be heard during a Facebook Live of the event. Shortly after the gunfire is heard, attendees can be seen running.

The fatal shooting came a day after a previous shooting in Mamou that left three people injured.