Three tourists were wounded and a 19-year-old man was killed after the man ran into the foyer of Dooky Chase's Restaurant while fleeing gunfire in New Orleans shortly after 8 p.m. Friday. Two of the wounded are friends from Los Angeles—one was shot about five times and has undergone multiple surgeries; the other is in stable condition after surgery. The third visitor, from Florida, was treated and released. Police believe a single shooter remains at large and say the fatality appears to have been the intended target as investigators continue to probe a possible retaliatory motive.
Three Tourists Wounded, 19-Year-Old Killed After Gunfire Reaches Dooky Chase's Foyer in New Orleans
New Orleans tourists shot when man fleeing gunfire ducks into famed restaurant
Three visitors to New Orleans were injured and a 19-year-old man was killed after the man ran into the foyer of the historic Dooky Chase's Restaurant while attempting to flee gunfire, authorities said Monday.
The shooting occurred just after 8 p.m. on Friday, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. Officers responded after witnesses reported a man being chased and then fired upon on a nearby street.
Police said they believe there was one shooter, though others may have been involved. The gunman remains at large.(Fox News)
The fleeing man entered the restaurant's foyer to escape the barrage. The dining room was busy at the time, and stray rounds struck three people who were waiting for tables, Kirkpatrick said.
All three victims were women visiting the city: two friends from Los Angeles and a third visitor from Florida. One Los Angeles tourist was struck about five times and has undergone several surgeries; her companion also had surgery and was reported in stable condition. The guest from Florida was treated at a hospital and subsequently released.
Shots were fired in the foyer of Dooky Chase's on Friday night after a 19-year-old man being chased and fired upon ducked into the establishment in a bid to escape.
Police told reporters they believe there was a single shooter who remains at large, although investigators have not ruled out the involvement of others. Kirkpatrick said the person who was fatally shot appears to have been the intended target and that the attack "appears to be a retaliatory type of shooting," but the motive remains under investigation.
The 19-year-old who died was identified by WVUE-TV as Kareem Harris.
Three tourists waiting for a table at the restaurant were shot.
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support for our guests, staff, family, and our historic restaurant during this difficult time. As a family rooted in faith and community, we lift up in prayer all those impacted by this random and tragic incident. — The Chase Family
Dooky Chase's is a culinary and cultural landmark in New Orleans, celebrated for its Creole cuisine and long history as a gathering place for Civil Rights leaders. The restaurant has hosted numerous notable visitors over the years, including former presidents and public figures.
Authorities continue to investigate and have asked anyone with information or video of the incident to contact New Orleans police.
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