Just days after the city faced a horrific terror attack, an Orleans Parish Assistant District Attorney named Ian Kersting tragically took his own life. Can you believe that? According to WVUE, he was found dead in his office on Saturday night around 9 p.m., with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. This guy was just 34 years old—way too young.
Kersting worked on sexual assault cases and had only been admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2020. His loss is hitting hard in the DA’s office. They released a statement saying, “The Orleans Parish DA’s Office family suffered a terrible tragedy Saturday night. Assistant District Attorney Ian Kersting was a beloved member of our office…” It’s gut-wrenching to hear that kind of love and support when someone is gone so soon.
Now, let’s not forget what happened just before this tragic news broke—the city had been rocked by an attack on New Year’s Day that left over 15 innocent people dead! The shooter has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, who drove around with an ISIS flag flying from his truck like it was some twisted badge of honor. The FBI initially tried to downplay it, saying it wasn’t terrorism at all—talk about spinning!
They later claimed Jabbar didn’t act alone but then seemed to backtrack again. Honestly, it’s all a bit confusing and leaves us scratching our heads for answers.
Look, while Kersting’s passing may not be directly linked to that terror attack, it sure raises eyebrows and invites speculation about what’s really going on behind the scenes in New Orleans right now.
It’s a lot to digest, but let’s keep him and everyone affected by both tragedies in our thoughts as we navigate these dark waters together. Stay safe out there!
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