A Sunday night shooting outside a Thibodaux nightclub left seven people wounded, according to police. Officers said the victims' injuries were considered non-life-threatening as detectives swarmed the scene and launched an investigation.
What we know so far
Thibodaux Police said gunfire erupted shortly after 10 p.m. outside a club near the intersection of East 10th and Narrow streets, injuring seven people, according to WGNO. Several other people suffered minor injuries while trying to flee, and victims were taken to area hospitals. The department described the shooting victims' wounds as non-life-threatening, per KQKI.
Scene and investigation
In a statement the department said, "Detectives continue to process evidence, interview witnesses and follow up on investigative leads related to the incident," and that the probe remained active, according to KPLC. Officers stayed at the scene into the night, collecting evidence and speaking with bystanders while detectives reviewed surveillance and cellphone video in an effort to piece together what happened and who was responsible.
Local context
Thibodaux has seen violence like this before. A 2023 graduation block-party shooting wounded nine people and sparked a local debate about crowd safety, per FOX 8. The latest incident has again put a spotlight on weekend policing and downtown safety in the small city.
Police response
Police asked anyone with video or information about the shooting to contact the Thibodaux Police Department, and said more details will be released when they can be shared without compromising the investigation, according to local coverage by KQKI. This story will be updated as officials provide new information.
