At least 12 people shot at mothers day second line in new orleans (1 Viewer)

[Broadmoor74]

NOPD makes another arrest in connection with the Mother's Day shooting.

NOPD makes another Mother's Day shooting arrest | Blog of New Orleans

 

[Twyst]

Deb Cotton is finally out of ICU and has made a rather lengthy post on a blog about the incident. Some real controversial stuff, but thought provoking and worth the read

New Orleans must hold leaders accountable for violence prevention programs - New Orleans Good Good

Where we’ve screwed up is in letting our gatekeepers, our political leadership, take advantage of the least of us. We turned away when homeless men and women became as familiar as fire hydrants and homelessness became acceptable. We winked and looked the other way as cronies of Congressman Bill Jefferson looted charity and support programs meant for underserved neighborhoods. (Is it any surprise that the communities most ripped off by such schemes are the areas where we’re seeing the most murders and violence?) By not drawing a line in the sand against these leaders who take from those who can’t speak up, we ensure our downfall.

What should happen to the one who shot me? I don’t know. Maybe it’s too late for him. He’ll probably get a lot of time. Maybe most of his life will be spent in jail. I would like to meet him, talk to him, connect with him some kind of way. I feel bad for him throwing his life away like that over a momentary bad decision.