Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file lawsuit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Plaintiffs argue that the timing of construction left vulnerable gaps in security, effectively creating a “soft target” that attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar exploited when he drove a rented pickup truck through a crowded Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more.
FBI family support center to relocate, provide services to Bourbon Street attack victims
A Family Assistance Center supporting the victims of the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street has relocated to the New Orleans Family Justice Center, according to United Way of Southeast Louisiana.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of vicims in Bourbon Street terror attack
The suit, filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, was brought on behalf of victims Alexis Windham, Corian Evans, Jalen Lilly, Justin Brown, Shara Frison, Gregory Townsend and the family of Brandon Taylor.
New Orleans officials were warned in 2019 that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to car-ramming attack
New Orleans city leaders were warned in a 2019 confidential physical security assessment that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to a vehicle-ramming attack.
Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file suit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Seven victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street have filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans, Hard Rock Construction, and Mott MacDonald, LLC, alleging negligence in security measures that could have prevented the tragedy.
New Orleans council investigating missing bollards ahead of Bourbon Street attack
City council members want to make sure that tragedies like the Bourbon Street attack never happen again while also honoring the first responders who put their lives on the line to stop the suspect.
New Orleans City Council launches investigation into Bourbon Street safety barriers
The New Orleans City Council has approved a resolution to investigate the procurement, design, and implementation of street barrier systems on Bourbon Street. The investigation aims to scrutinize the functionality and accountability of both the previously installed Heald HT2 Matador system and the newly acquired RCS8040 S10
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Tiger Bech saved a girl before dying in Bourbon Street attack: 'My brother is a true hero'
The Lafayette native is said to have pushed a woman out of the way before he was hit by a truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
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Leaders seek answers after Bourbon Street attack
The blame game has started with the Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans. Why it matters: Officials are seeking ...
ATF agents gather new evidence from Bourbon Street terrorist's rental, identify bomb-making mistakes
Federal officials have released new details about evidence recovered from Shamsud-Din Jabbar's rental home, which he rented ...
Barricades were supposed to keep Bourbon Street revelers safe. Here’s why they didn’t
Throngs of New Year’s Day revelers packed in the city’s bustling French Quarter had no strong barriers to protect them from ...
Victims of Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans include former Princeton football star, aspiring nurse, loving dad
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Former Lafayette athlete killed in Bourbon Street terrorist attack seen on video saving girl, family says
According to his brother, Jack Bech, the FBI called their family to let them know Tiger pushed a girl out of the way of the suspect's truck before his death.
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Kareem Badawi, a University of Alabama freshman whose father posted online that he prayed to “Allah Almighty to shower his ...
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After Bourbon Street attack revealed security gaps, Anne Kirkpatrick says she won't resign
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick on Wednesday offered few answers to questions about serious gaps in the ...