Shooting Near Tasker Park Leaves 2 Injured in Ponchatoula

Police confirm the incident was not near the Strawberry Festival grounds.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:24am

An extreme close-up photograph of a spent bullet casing on the ground, its metallic surface and dramatic shadows creating a stark, gritty visual metaphor for the investigation into a recent shooting incident.The aftermath of a shooting near a local park exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in this community.Ponchatoula Today

Two men were shot near Tasker Park in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on Sunday evening. One victim was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to the leg, while a second victim later arrived at the hospital with a leg injury. Both victims are reported to be in stable condition, and police say the incident was not near the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival grounds.

Why it matters

Gun violence in public spaces is always concerning, and this incident near a local park raises questions about public safety in the Ponchatoula community. However, police have clarified that this was not related to the popular Strawberry Festival, which draws large crowds to the area each year.

The details

According to the Ponchatoula Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots fired around 5:05 pm near Tasker Park on North First Street. They found one victim with a gunshot wound to the leg, and a second victim later arrived at the hospital with a leg injury from the same incident. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

  • The incident occurred around 5:05 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Ponchatoula Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police have not released any suspect information and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The takeaway

While gun violence is always concerning, this incident appears to be an isolated event unrelated to the popular Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. The police response and victim updates indicate they are working to maintain public safety in the community.