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Burglars Startled by Michael Myers Mannequin in Passenger Seat Shoot at Empty Truck
Police say nearly 20 bullets hit the truck, two other vehicles and a home, but no one was injured.
- On Saturday, the New Orleans Police Department began investigating a shooting in the University section after suspects fired nearly 30 rounds at a parked Toyota pickup truck.
- Startled by a mannequin wearing a Michael Myers mask in the passenger seat, suspected burglars opened the truck door and immediately began firing.
- Nearly 20 bullet holes riddled the truck while bullets also struck two other vehicles and the victim's home; authorities found 9 mm and.40-caliber casings scattered on the street.
- No injuries were reported, but the NOPD reports suspects fled in a silver Nissan Altima; authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers.
- Resident Anna Hedstrom called the incident a "scary wake-up call," while the truck owner is now reconsidering his mannequin-based security strategy.
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