One person injured in shooting at Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival; festival shutting down early
Apr 12, 2025
PONCHATOULA - One person was injured in a shooting at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.Officials said the shooting happened on festival grounds at the ticket stand. The extent of their injuries is unclear.The festival is being shut down early
as a result, officials say. However, Strawberry Festival officials said the festival will be open Sunday.Church service will be at 9 a.m., rides will begin at 10 a.m., and the festival will close at 5 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.Permalink| Comments ...read more read less