Teenager dies after falling in abandoned high-rise tower in New Orleans
Summary
A 17-year-old high school student named Jacque St Ann died after falling inside the abandoned Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans while exploring the building with friends. The building has been unused and in poor condition since before Hurricane Katrina, raising concerns about safety and city blight.Key Facts
- Jacque St Ann and friends broke into the fenced-off, 45-story Plaza Tower around midnight on August 15.
- Jacque fell inside the tower and died from blunt force injuries caused by the fall.
- The Plaza Tower has been abandoned and unused since before Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
- The building’s owner, Alexandria Land & Development LLC, has faced fines and a court order for demolition.
- Redevelopment plans have stalled due to financial difficulties and a potential sale of the building.
- New Orleans officials warned against “urban exploring” in unsafe, abandoned buildings.
- The city is working to secure the building and hopes to support its redevelopment to improve safety and community value.
- Jacque’s friends and families are traumatized, and police mentioned the possibility of trespassing charges after grieving.
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