Police ‘found no evidence’ in Bourbon Street bomb scare

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Police say they were investigating a bomb scare on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 29.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, a suspect called 911 from an untraceable number around 1 a.m., claiming to be heading to the 600 block of Bourbon Street with an AR rifle, a handgun and a bomb.

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On scene, police said they searched the area thoroughly and “found no evidence to support the suspect’s claims.”

No further information was provided…

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