NEW ORLEANS — Sunday's Canal Street shooting was one of many reported around the city this weekend alone.
With Carnival underway the city is experiencing a higher number of tourists, some of which say they're a little leery about the news.
On Monday, New Orleans was bustling as people from out of town took in what the city has to offer.
"It's been really fun," said Wally Mealiea. "We saw the 'Tit Rex parade last night."
"I love it," said Kate Barnhart. "It's just like Baltimore but better."
The past three days, however, were extremely violent around the area. At least 10 shootings were reported in the city, Kenner, and in St. Charles Parish. In total, 10 people were hurt and seven others killed.
"Saw stories this morning when I got up. We're actually staying near where the shooting was last night," Mealiea said.
Sunday night's incident on Canal Street, in which five bystanders were shot and an armed robbery suspect killed during a shootout with police, gained national attention and raised concern for some visiting town.
"We actually got a text this morning from someone who heard about it," said Mallory Breiter. "They texted my friend over there asking if she was okay and if we knew about it."
"I got a text while we were at dinner asking if we were okay," said Barnhart. "I said, 'yes, we're fine.'"
Tourism officials said last weekend's events put a spotlight on the city but still said it's a great place to visit and encourage people to see it for themselves.
"Everyone needs to be watching for each other," said Mark Romig with New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation.
"We tell people who see something like that to know that New Orleans is a welcoming city. Have a good time, but be aware of your surroundings just like you'd be told to do in any major American city," Romig said.
Romig also spoke of the New Orleans Police Department, saying people should feel safe knowing the city's officers do what they can to keep everyone safe.
"We've got the best men and women behind the badge keeping us safe and doing what they need to do to manage this," Romig said. "I think we should all be sleeping well at night knowing we have the men and women who have the training and are doing it the right way."
He also encouraged people to know their surroundings, which is what some told Eyewitness News they were doing.
Even after learning about a tragic weekend in the place they were visiting, they said it doesn't change their love for New Orleans and will be back.
"Unfortunately in the world we live in today, being from New York, I'm used to hearing about it," said Breiter.
"But it is scary being on vacation and hearing it's happening less than a mile from where you're staying. It definitely wont affect me from coming back because it's what we're used to. But we wish the best to the families and we're praying for them," Breiter said.
"I mean it happens, but I don't want to be afraid of going to places if there's value of going to see them," said Mealiea. "Just try to use common sense."