5 bystanders injured after police shootout

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
5 bystanders injured after police shootout
Innocent bystanders were waiting at a bus stop Sunday when they were struck by bullets during a police shootout in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (KTRK) -- Innocent bystanders were waiting at a bus stop Sunday when they were struck by bullets during a police shootout in New Orleans.

Investigators say it is still unclear if the bullets came from police or the suspect.

Officers exchanged gunfire with a robbery suspect, killing him.

Four of the injured bystanders are in stable condition while the fifth is in critical condition and required surgery.