Shia LaBeouf Arrested After Alleged Bar Fight During Mardi Gras
Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans shortly after midnight ET on Tuesday following an altercation during Mardi Gras festivities. Police charged him with two counts of simple battery after officers say he was involved in a confrontation on Royal Street.
Arrest, injuries and charges
A New Orleans Police Department report notes that officers were called to a disturbance at a business on Royal Street just after midnight ET. The document states that staff had attempted to eject LaBeouf, and that after being removed from the establishment he allegedly struck one man multiple times with closed fists. The report adds that LaBeouf briefly left the scene but returned and resumed aggressive behavior, leading to a second man being punched in the nose.
Multiple people at the scene are described as having held LaBeouf down until police arrived. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation of unspecified injuries and then booked on two counts of simple battery. The police report does not list bond details. No additional arrests were mentioned in the paperwork made available by law enforcement.
Extended bar crawl during Mardi Gras
Witnesses described the actor as participating in an extended weekend bar crawl that began on Thursday and continued through Mardi Gras weekend. Accounts from employees at local drinking establishments in the Uptown area characterize LaBeouf’s behavior as inebriated and, at times, belligerent. One account says he arrived at a 24/7 bar around the time the Bacchus super-krewe parade passed on St. Charles Avenue and was without cash and initially shirtless until told otherwise.
Staff at several bars said he visited multiple venues over the long weekend. At one point, an attempt to have him act as a celebrity bartender reportedly led to a doorman asking him to leave; on another night he was said to have adopted the ‘Do you know who I am?’ line. An employee quoted in local accounts expressed frustration, saying LaBeouf’s actions were creating a disturbance for staff and other patrons.
Context and public reaction
LaBeouf has recently spoken publicly about sobriety, attributing past abusive behavior to alcoholism. The arrest during a high-profile holiday has added scrutiny to his public statements and past controversies. Reactions on social channels and among people in New Orleans ranged from concern to anger, with some patrons expressing disappointment that the festivities were interrupted.
Officials have not released further details about any injuries sustained by those involved or given a timetable for court appearances. The incident is under investigation by local authorities, who will determine whether additional charges or actions are warranted as the case progresses.
Filmogaz will continue to monitor developments and update this story as new information becomes available.
