What some have called a prank, others have found offensive. Photos believed to have been posted on the social media app, Snapchat were later posted on Facebook. The photos received much criticism; however, it is unclear of the origin of the photos. Many of the comments on the thread allege the hooded subjects are from Morgan City. In the photo, one subject is seen wearing beads, possibly from a Mardi Gras parade.

The pictures were reposted by a Facebook subscriber identified as JR Valentin Garcia. Garcia entitled the series of pictures, “Soooooo, this is in Morgan City. Comments and thoughts? And to the ignorance, no this is not me.” He told KWBJ reporter, Danika Foley, that he posted the pictures to spread awareness that “it’s here in our backyard. It’s just disgusting knowing I live in the same place as this and never thought it would be Morgan City.”

KWBJ News contacted local law enforcement to question the validity of the posts. Captain Teddy Liner with the Morgan City Police Department said authorities had no direct knowledge of the event or persons involved. Liner did say that a Louisiana statute prohibits masking in public. But, due to insufficient evidence, no investigation can ensue.