🌱 DA Announces He Won't Prosecute Abortions + 6 Shot In NOLA East

New Orleans LA

07 May, 2022

11:06 AM

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Morning, New Orleans! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Very warm and humid. High: 90 Low: 73. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: Six people were shot in New Orleans East on Friday afternoon. NOPD arrived on the scene to find two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died at the hospital. The other four victims were transported to the hospital via private vehicle and seemed to be in good condition. NOPD is currently investigating all six shootings as one incident. (WDSU New Orleans) A New Orleans man was found after police responded to an disabled vehicle call hiding twelve baggies of heroin and cocaine inside his mouth. He admitted to swallowing several more and was taken to the hospital where they later found a bag of marijuana in his rectum. (WGNO New Orleans) The Orleans Parish District Attorney announced Friday in the wake of the supreme court leak that indicates a potential overturn of Roe vs. Wade, he would not prosecute women who have abortions even if Louisiana gives him that power. He claimed he can't and won't "shift his focus" from prosecuting shootings, rapes and carjackings. (NOLA.com) Today in New Orleans: Tulane University Men's Tennis vs NCAA Team Tournament (12:00 AM) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in the French Quarter! (9:00 AM) Tulane University Baseball vs University of Cincinnati (1:00 PM) From my notebook: There is controversy around the Kenner Mayor requesting that city workers deliver equipment, free of charge to his friend's large birthday bash outside of the parish. (NOLA.com)The first in-person edition of the Night of Ideas in New Orleans will begin on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 pm at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! (Instagram)One of the young victims who fell into the Mississippi River a few weeks ago has been recovered in St. Bernard. This leaves only one other victim unaccounted for. (WDSU New Orleans) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event That's it for today. I'll see you soon! — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]