5 Injured in Mass Stabbing Outside New Orleans Bar on Morning of Mardi Gras: 'Shocking'

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A mass stabbing at a New Orleans college bar during Mardi Gras left five people injured, multiple outlets report.

One of the people injured was a Loyola University student who worked at the bar, per the outlets.

“Hold your loved ones close as you celebrate Mardi Gras today, watch out for each other, and be sure to appreciate the good times for the gift that they are.”

Local authorities confirm to PEOPLE that no arrests have been made at this time and an investigation is ongoing.

More details on the case are expected to be released as the investigation continues.

This year the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, which includes parades and parties and welcomes nearly1.5 million visitors annually, fell on Tuesday.

source: people.com