Authorities reported that two people were injured in a stabbing incident Sunday evening in the 1000 block of Decatur Street in the French Quarter following the Super Bowl.
Initial investigations indicate that both the suspect and the victim sustained injuries during the altercation. Both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police have not yet released further details regarding the cause of the incident or the condition of those involved. The investigation remains ongoing.
Last week, law enforcement agencies in New Orleans announced they had ramped up their efforts to secure the city during the NFL’s biggest event.
More than 2,000 federal agents were reportedly working alongside the New Orleans Police Department, with 350 National Guard troops stationed throughout the area. Officers from surrounding parishes also assisted in maintaining order and protecting both residents and visitors.
The NFL, in coordination with law enforcement, revised and reinforced its security strategy, with officials emphasizing their preparedness in light of the January 1 tragedy.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem assured the public that there were no specific or credible threats to the Super Bowl at this time, but emphasized that security remained a top priority. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared an enhanced security zone around Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, with National Guard troops conducting checkpoints and enforcing safety protocols.
Controversy surrounded the governor’s decision to allow concealed carry within the security perimeter, but Landry stood firm, stating that there is no evidence to suggest increased danger where legal concealed carry is permitted.
The downtown area and the Caesars Superdome were also designated no-drone zones, with federal teams providing tactical response, intelligence analysis, and covert security measures.
