FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 1, 2025

DA Williams Responds to the Tragic Incident on Bourbon Street

“New Orleans is incredibly resilient, but this morning our hearts break for the innocent lives devastated by this hateful act.

Thank you to all of the first responders that activated quickly to prevent further carnage and continue to work this scene.

We ask the public to please adhere to all law enforcement requests to avoid the immediate area as they continue processing the very large crime scene.”

– District Attorney Jason Rogers Williams

Contact: Keith D. Lampkin, Chief of Operations & External Affairs

Tel: 504.822.2414

Email: communications@orleansda.com