This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-28093051

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 2 Version 3
New Orleans police hunt gunmen in Bourbon Street shooting New Orleans Bourbon Street shooting: Man questioned
(about 5 hours later)
Authorities are searching for two suspects in a shooting on a famed New Orleans street which killed one person and injured nine. A man named as one of two "persons of interest" over a shooting on a famed New Orleans street has handed himself in to police, local officials say.
The shooting occurred early on Sunday morning on Bourbon Street, known for its bars, clubs, restaurants and rowdy party culture. Justin Odom was interviewed by police on Wednesday and held on charges unrelated to the shooting, they added.
Two young men quarrelled and opened fire on each other, wounding the bystanders, police have said. The shooting on Sunday morning on Bourbon Street killed one person and injured nine.
Police have released CCTV video of a "person of interest" in the crime. Police said it took place when two young men quarrelled and opened fire on each other, wounding the bystanders.
One of the 10 ten shot in the violence died on Wednesday, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson said. Police released a photo of Mr Odom on Wednesday, saying he and another man were "persons of interest" in the shooting.
On Wednesday night, local government spokesman Tyler Gamble said Mr Odom had turned himself in and been interviewed by police.
"Following the interview, Odom was arrested and booked on unrelated warrants... outstanding traffic attachments and a shoplifting warrant," Mr Gamble said in quotes carried by Louisiana newspaper The Advocate.
The other "person of interest" was described by police as "a white male named either 'Josh' or 'Joe'".
'Cowardly young men'
Earlier on Wednesday, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson said that one of the 10 people shot in the violence had died.
The deceased victim was a 21-year-old woman from Hammond, Louisiana.The deceased victim was a 21-year-old woman from Hammond, Louisiana.
Three remain in hospital following the weekend shooting, all in a stable condition.Three remain in hospital following the weekend shooting, all in a stable condition.
No arrests have been made.No arrests have been made.
Police initially said nine people had been wounded, but added a 10th victim after a man told a neighbouring police district he had been shot.Police initially said nine people had been wounded, but added a 10th victim after a man told a neighbouring police district he had been shot.
Swift response
New Orleans Police Chief Ronal Serpas laid the blame on "two cowardly young men trying to hurt each other".New Orleans Police Chief Ronal Serpas laid the blame on "two cowardly young men trying to hurt each other".
Authorities have not yet ascertained if the incident was gang-related.Authorities have not yet ascertained if the incident was gang-related.
On Monday, police asked the public for help in identifying a person "of interest" seen on surveillance video released by police. On Monday, police released a surveillance video of a person of interest, appealing to the public for help identifying him.
'Bodies everywhere'
Witnesses described a chaotic scene of people diving for cover into bars, nightclubs and storefronts along the crowded street.Witnesses described a chaotic scene of people diving for cover into bars, nightclubs and storefronts along the crowded street.
"There were bodies everywhere," bystander Alexis Primeaux told The Times-Picayune."There were bodies everywhere," bystander Alexis Primeaux told The Times-Picayune.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu promised a swift police response.New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu promised a swift police response.
"Our number one priority is to keep New Orleans safe," he wrote in a statement."Our number one priority is to keep New Orleans safe," he wrote in a statement.
It is the third major shooting along the city's popular street in the last three years.It is the third major shooting along the city's popular street in the last three years.
In 2011, one person was killed and seven injured after two gunmen opened fire on each other.In 2011, one person was killed and seven injured after two gunmen opened fire on each other.