Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement On Fatal Car Jacking Incident

New Orleans LA

28 March, 2022

4:12 AM

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Press release from the City of New Orleans: March 22, 2022 NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on yesterday's fatal carjacking incident in Mid-City: "Yesterday our city witnessed a shocking and horrific act of violence," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "It was startling beyond belief, and I absolutely condemn this senseless and unimaginable tragedy in the strongest possible way. I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim, and my gratitude to the NOPD and Chief Shaun Ferguson for the quick and efficient work in apprehending the four suspects in less than 24 hours. I thank them for their diligence and professionalism in making our City safer. But it does not end with our police force. It takes all of us coming together to address the issues we face, and I am confident that by working together, we can make New Orleans a safer and prosperous city for all of us." This press release was produced by the City of New Orleans. The views expressed here are the author's own.