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🌱 Man Shot Before Shed Burns + Increased Ankle Monitor Tracking
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Hello, hello! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, we'll touch on...
- An update in a fire earlier this month revealed the victim was shot before being pulled from the flames
- More electronic tracking of offenders in New Orleans
- Shooting on S. Rampart Street
But first, today's weather:
Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 59.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- According to the New Orleans Coroner's report, a man pulled from a burning fire in his "man cave" had already died from a gunshot wound. The fire broke out on Jan. 15 on Cohn Street and was big enough to damage a house nearby. The fire's origins are still currently being investigated. (FOX 8 Local First)
- Electronic tracking of adult offenders through bracelets and ankle monitors by the NOPD have increased recently following the leadership of the interim superintendent, Michelle Woodfork, but only a small portion of youth offenders who have been ordered to be monitored are being tracked. According to the director of one the monitoring programs, the practice is at an all-time high. (FOX 8 Local First)
- A shooting on S. Rampart Street on Friday left two injured. Around 5 p.m., police received a call about a shooting and confirmed it about 20 minutes later. The two victims were an 18-year-old boy whose leg was grazed and a 65-year-old woman who was injured while trying to move away from the action. (WDSU)
Today in New Orleans:
- BLK INK Book Festival (11:00 AM)
- Tulane University Women's Swimming and Diving vs University of West Florida (2:00 PM)
- Les Ballets Trockadero presented by NOBA (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation has announced that "the 45th Annual Crescent City Classic is on Saturday, April 8," and you can sign up to volunteer! (Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation via Facebook)
- New Orleans Stronghold Studios had published a map of house floats for Mardi Gras season this year! Check it out here. (WDSU New Orleans)
- The Krewe of Nefertiti has announced their Parade Grand Marshall as Executive Chef Lenora Chong. (New Orleans Magazine)
You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.
— Shannon Denney
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