There was an attempted murder late Saturday night in Montreal North, on des Récollets Ave., near Prieur St.
Around 10:30, a 27-year-old man, who was walking on the street, when he was approached by at least one person who opened fire in his direction.
The victim was hit by at least one bullet, Montreal police said. He ran and found refuge in a an apartment building near where the attack happened. He was taken to hospital, but his life is not in danger.
An investigation is underway, but no suspect has been arrested.
New Orleans Police say one man is dead and nine others injured following a shooting in the French Quarter. Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said during a news conference that officers responded about 1:30 a.m. Sunday to the shooting at the intersection of Iberville and Bourbon streets.
Harrison said the shooting victims whose ages ranged from 20 to 37 included two females and eight males. One male victim died at a hospital. Harrison said police do not know what motivated the shooting, but one male victim was among two men arrested on firearms charges.
Harrison said the shooting happened despite an increased police presence for the Bayou Classic football game Saturday night between Southern and Grambling universities. No further information was immediately available. An investigation is ongoing.
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