Authorities say they arrested a man planning a mass shooting at large New Orleans festival
Summary
Authorities arrested a man in Florida who they say was planning a mass shooting at a large festival in New Orleans. Police found him with a handgun and hundreds of bullets. The festival likely targeted was the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, held annually and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.Key Facts
- A man was arrested at a hotel in Florida.
- He is suspected of planning a mass shooting at a large New Orleans festival.
- Police found a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition with him.
- The specific festival was not officially named by authorities.
- The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival runs from late April to early May.
- Last year’s festival attracted about 460,000 people.
- The festival celebrates Louisiana’s music, food, and culture.
- The event is commonly called JazzFest.
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