Bourbon Street reopens with heavy police presence following New Year’s attack Bourbon Street reopens with heightened security after the tragic New Year's attack. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Bourbon Street is back open on Thursday after the devastating New Year’s attack that claimed 15 lives and injured many more.
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When will Bourbon Street reopen? At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, the iconic street welcomed visitors once again, but this time with noticeably tighter security and a commitment to keeping everyone safe
Stepping up security
To reassure the community, Police Superintendent Anna Kirkpatrick shared the city’s new safety measures. “You’re going to see a much larger police presence,” she said. “We’re confident in these changes, and we want everyone to feel confident too.”
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New Orleans police aren’t taking any chances. Heavy trucks and extra barriers are stationed along Bourbon Street, and officers are out in full force to keep things secure.
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The tragedy struck when a driver, a U.S. Army veteran, broke through barricades in a pickup truck, killing 15 people before being stopped by police. The incident turned what should have been a night of celebration into one of heartbreak for the city.
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