Infant and others shot along Mardi Gras parade route

The New Orleans police reported that an infant and at least five other people were shot Tuesday along a  Mardi Gras parade rout.

The shootings occurred near the Garden District about 1:40 p.m. after the last major parade of the celebration, Rex, had ended. Truck floats that follow the Rex parade were going by when gunfire broke out.

Police said they have two suspects in custody and have recovered three weapons which are believed to have been used in the incident.

The victims were taken to local hospitals. Police said the baby was grazed by a bullet but was not seriously hurt.