2 killed, 3 injured in shooting near Mardi Gras celebrations

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department was investigating the shooting deaths of two men Tuesday night just a couple of miles from Mardi Gras activities earlier in the day. Police spokeswoman Ambria Washington said Tuesday night that five people were shot, two fatally, before driving to a gas station in the 5100 block...

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