1 dead, 2 injured in Xavier University shooting, New Orleans police say
A woman is dead and two others were injured after a shooting Tuesday, May 31, on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans, authorities said.
The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment after gunfire rang out near the convocation center, according to New Orleans police.
A suspect was detained at the scene.
A graduation ceremony for Morris Jeff Community School had just ended when the shooting occurred, WVUE reported, citing police. Witnesses said a fight broke out shortly after commencement, “and then anywhere from 5-12 gunshots” were fired.
Two men suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Chief Deputy Superintendent Christopher Goodly said during a news conference streamed by Nola.com. The third victim, an older woman, died from her injuries.
Officers also recovered weapons from the scene and have detained “a few individuals” for questioning in what Goodly called a “senseless act of violence.”
“This unfortunate incident did not have to happen,” he said.
A similar shooting following a high school graduation at Middle Tennessee State University this month left one person dead and critically injured another, McClatchy news reported.
Anyone with information on the incident at Xavier University is asked to contact New Orleans Police detectives at 504-658-5300, or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.
This story was originally published May 31, 2022 at 10:49 AM with the headline "1 dead, 2 injured in Xavier University shooting, New Orleans police say."