According to his family and authorities, a well-known zydeco musician was killed while performing on Friday night at a Louisiana music festival.Chris Ardoin was a third-generation zydeco performer. His wife Kerri Ardoin posted on Saturday that he had been struck in the back.She said that doctors had told her that he was a strong man. "The bullet did not penetrate his lung, and stopped right near his ribs," she said.Image: Chris Ardoin (Dave Martin / AP File)Sean Ardoin, an older brother, posted on Facebook that Chris Ardoin had been sent home Saturday. He said, "God is faithful" and praised Him for the bullet being'safely' lodged into soft tissue on his back. It is not a threat.He claimed that his little brother had just finished a set, but was still on the stage when the attack occurred. He said, "The gig was over."Chris Ardoin was the night's headlining act.According to the Grant Parrish Sheriff's Office, Chris Ardoin was among two people who were struck by multiple gunshots at Louisiana Mudfest in Colfax, which is an off-road venue that hosts music events.According to the office, both victims suffered moderate injuries.According to the sheriff's office, there were many people who had fled the area at the time of shooting. According to the agency, two people with guns jumped onto the running boards of the vehicle exiting the event, but they were taken into custody by police.There were no identities released.The violence occurred during the "Zydeco Bike Fest", which was held at the park. The rest of the event was cancelled.
