On September 28, 2025, a night of celebration turned into a tragedy when gunfire broke out on Bourbon Street, which is famous in New Orleans. Police say the shooting started as a fight that got out of hand and turned into a shootout. A 33-year-old woman from Chicago who was in the city for her birthday was killed. Three other people were hurt.
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is looking into the case as of September 29, 2025. Police have released surveillance footage of a suspected gunman and three people of interest. They are asking the public to give them any information that could help them make arrests.
Key Takeaways
- Shooting occurred at 2:22 a.m. on September 28 in the 100 block of Bourbon Street.
- One woman killed, identified as a 33-year-old from Chicago; three others injured but stable.
- Motive linked to a fight that escalated, though no targeted intent confirmed.
- NOPD released surveillance images; no arrests made yet.
- This incident is part of five homicides in New Orleans since September 26.
- Marks the 324th mass shooting in the U.S. in 2025 according to the Gun Violence Archive.
A timeline of events
The shooting started just after 2:22 a.m. near the first block of Bourbon Street off Canal Street, which is a busy nightlife area with bars and music venues.
There were three victims at the scene: two women and one man, all of whom had been shot. One of the women, who was said to be an innocent bystander, was found dead at the scene. A fourth victim with a graze wound was found nearby at the intersection of Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue.
Details of the incident Aspect DetailsStatus as of September 29, 2025
Location: 100 block of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LAThe investigation is still going on, and video from the surveillance cameras has been made public.
Time: 2:22 a.m., September 28, 2025—DeathsOne person died (a 33-year-old woman from Chicago who was celebrating her birthday), and three others were hurt (her sibling, another woman, and a man).
The dead person’s body is still being examined, and the injured people are in the hospital. ReasonFight got worse and turned into a shootoutUnder review; no clear intent to target People who are suspectedBig A black man in a gray or black hoodie; three people of interest (one man and two women)No one was arrested; People can call the NOPD hotline (504-658-5300) or Crimestoppers (504-822-1111) to give tips.
Related Events5 murders in New Orleans since September 26, one of which was a shooting near City Hall that killed someone.Talks about sending federal troops to the area are still going on. Answer
Anne Kirkpatrick, the head of the NOPD, said she was sorry for the victim’s family and stressed how dangerous it is to mix guns and alcohol.
“They came to our city to celebrate, but now a family is broken.” We know that it’s legal to carry guns, but when you add alcohol to the mix, it becomes a dangerous situation. “Please don’t bring your guns.”
Video from the scene has been very helpful in finding suspects, but the police say they still don’t know what the motive was.
A Wider Context
This shooting happened on a violent weekend in the U.S., which included:
- Three people were killed at a bar in North Carolina.
- Two people died at a casino in Texas.
- In Michigan, four people were killed in a Mormon church.
- The Gun Violence Archive says that the shooting in New Orleans is the 324th mass shooting in 2025. It was one of five murders in the city since September 26, which made people want stronger action even more.
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Main Topics of Discussion Online
Violence becoming normal: Many people were worried that these kinds of shootings are becoming “business as usual.”
Calls for Safety: There were many calls for more police, stricter rules in party districts, and even federal help.
Tributes to the Victim: Many posts honored the life of the dead woman, and many called her death “a vibrant life cut short.”
Even though they were sad, some people praised the NOPD for quickly releasing pictures of the suspects and local reporters for giving real-time updates.
