Teen Panics After Leaving Friend Behind Minutes Before New Orleans Tragedy Unfolds; Desperate Search Continues
New Orleans, LA — In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a festive atmosphere on Bourbon Street turned tragic when a truck plowed through crowds of revelers, killing 15 and injuring over 30. The incident, which also involved the assailant opening fire on responding police officers before being fatally shot, has shaken the historic city as it prepares to host the Sugar Bowl, a major college football event, further complicating the community’s grief. Isis …