On Super Bowl Sunday, a day where the festive atmosphere typically drowns the streets of New Orleans with celebration, the French Quarter became the crime scene of a stabbing incident. According to the WDSU, the New Orleans Police Department is currently investigating the stabbing that took place amidst the heightened security measures for the Super Bowl.
The incident, which police say occurred at around 6:41 p.m. on the 1000 block of Decatur Street, resulted in injuries to two people—one being the perpetrator and the other the victim. Having sustained injuries during the incident, both were transported to a hospital for treatment, as reported by NOLA.com. Unfortunately, the authorities have not immediately released more information, but the investigation continues.
The specifics regarding the motivations behind the altercation or the conditions of the two individuals are still unclear. Local authorities have not yet commented on whether any suspects have been apprehended or identified in relation to this case. As confirmed by a brief statement from FOX 8 Live, the investigation remains ongoing.
