Unease in New Orleans as investigation expands to Texaspublished at 07:13 Greenwich Mean Time
Carl Nasman
Reporting from New Orleans
Image source, ReutersThe French Quarter behind me is still an active crime scene.
Authorities are looking to address some open questions, particularly whether or not the suspect acted alone. The suggestion of co-conspirators was put out there – investigators are fairly certain that there might have been other people involved.
That theory initially came from some CCTV footage that appeared to show individuals around the area where improvised explosive devices were discovered. We understand now that those people are no longer of interest in this case.
The investigation is also continuing to other areas, including a rental property two miles (3.2km) away, where it’s believed that the suspect may have stayed the night and also might have built some of the explosive materials.
Authorities in Houston, Texas, where the suspect is from, are looking into his property.
Meanwhile, there is unease in the city of New Orleans. This is not the new year’s celebration this city was hoping for.
Already though, we’re seeing people coming back out onto the streets and doing what this city does best, which is have fun.
The next big test for New Orleans will be Thursday afternoon’s Sugar Bowl college football game, where 68,000 people are expected to attend.
Not just a test of the city’s mood, but the next test of security.