A tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans claimed the life of Edward Pettifer, stepson of Prince William and Harry’s former nanny.
New Orleans: It’s such a heartbreaking situation. The King is reportedly really upset about the death of Edward Pettifer, who was killed in a vehicle attack on New Year’s Day.
Edward, just 31, was in the French Quarter when a guy drove a truck into a crowd and started shooting. It’s just awful. The police confirmed that 14 people lost their lives, and many more were hurt.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar is the suspect, and he’s been linked to ISIS. The authorities found an ISIS flag in his truck, which is just chilling. The attack happened around 3:15 AM, right when people were celebrating.
King Charles learned about Edward’s death and reached out to the family to express his condolences. Edward was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who used to care for William and Harry when they were kids.
His family is devastated and has asked for privacy to grieve. They described him as a wonderful son and friend, and it’s clear he was loved by many.
The coroner said he died from blunt force injuries, and the family is getting support from the Metropolitan Police as they work to bring his body back to the UK.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell spoke about how much the victims matter to the city. It’s a tough time for everyone, and the community is coming together to support those affected.
Condemnation of the attack has come from leaders around the world, including the UK Prime Minister, who called it horrific. It’s just a tragic reminder of the violence that can happen anywhere.
