With her parents standing behind NOPD leadership Tuesday, the assistant superintendent

“This should have never happened. This was senseless,” said Asst. Superintendent Hans Ganthier.

caught in the crossfire of two men who were shooting at each other on Bourbon Street. Police say Mekhi Andry, 20, started shooting at Dontrell Bradley, 19. Police say Bradley was shot and then returned fire.

“I can’t say how sorry we are this happened, especially to someone from out of town who came in to enjoy our city and was faced with this tragic incident,” said Ganthier.

Family members say Williams was in town celebrating her birthday with other family members. Two other people, one of them Williams’ sister, were injured.

Two hours before that shooting and not far away,

“Many members of city hall ca

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