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New Orleans Marks 1 Year Since Bourbon Street Terror Attack with National Guard Deployment

CBS NewsJanuary 5, 20263 min2,792 views
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Anniversary of Bourbon Street Attack

  • πŸ˜” New Orleans is marking one year since a deadly terror attack on Bourbon Street where 14 people were killed and dozens injured.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The city is observing an official mourning period from January 1st to 4th to honor the victims.

National Guard Deployment

  • πŸ›‘οΈ Hundreds of National Guard troops are being deployed to New Orleans to support law enforcement during end-of-year events.
  • πŸ›οΈ The deployment was requested by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and will last at least through February.
  • ⚠️ This deployment follows criticism from President Trump regarding crime rates in Democratic-led cities.

Remembering the Victims

  • πŸŽ—οΈ Flags are being flown at half-staff across Louisiana to honor the lives lost.
  • πŸ•ŠοΈ A temporary memorial with flags honors each of the 14 victims, including 21-year-old Hubert Goro.
  • πŸ™ Hubert's family hopes his memory will inspire others to perform acts of kindness and thoughtfulness.
  • πŸ”” Churches across the country are asked to ring their bells 14 times on January 4th at 3:15 PM to commemorate the victims.

Personal Impact

  • πŸ’” The attack occurred on New Year's Day when a US Army veteran, reportedly radicalized by ISIS, drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street.
  • πŸ˜₯ For those who lost loved ones, this past year has been particularly difficult, with the memory of the carnage haunting many.
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