[BykrBayb]

FReeper's family member needs help. Could you please ping your lists?

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Freeper asking for help for New Orleans Police District 1

I usually don't do this, but a relative's life may be in immanent danger and I'm somewhat desperate. You've heard of the police precinct that is under siege by gang members. This is the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter. My cousin's son is a police officer in this district, and is currently at the precinct building.

This info is from a phone conversation with his father earlier this evening. He assures me that to the best of his knowledge the following is accurate; and with his approval I'm posting it here.

This police precinct has been under attack by gang members for several days. At night, the gang stages assaults on the building. After several major firefights, the police are running dangerously low on food, water, and - worst of all - ammunition. Their manpower is decreased, too.

They expect an even larger gang attack tonight. So far, neither the police department nor the National Guard has been able to resupply them or send reinforcements. Unless they get them, the situation could turn very bad, very quickly.

Family calls to the authorities have been unsuccessful as of yet.

I'm asking any Freeper with contacts who might be able to help get them supplies - especially ammo - and either police or military reinforcements: Please call your contacts and ask them to help get this precinct resupplied and reinforced as soon as possible.

That's the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter.

Thank you.
Wampus SC

[Giddyupgo]

How could he call his dad? Phones aren't working. If he called his dad....why didn't he call authorities?

[Chena]

Bump!

[8mmMauser]

From Wampus SC and BykrBayb,

Call to action:

FReepers need help for New Orleans Police!

8mm

(this includes Ohioan from Florida's ping list, v.7-10-05 with personal updates 8/22.)

[Earthdweller]

"This police precinct has been under attack by gang members for several days. At night, the gang stages assaults on the building. After several major firefights, the police are running dangerously low on food, water, and - worst of all - ammunition. Their manpower is decreased, too. "

"They expect an even larger gang attack tonight. So far, neither the police department nor the National Guard has been able to resupply them or send reinforcements. Unless they get them, the situation could turn very bad, very quickly."

"Family calls to the authorities have been unsuccessful as of yet.

"I'm asking any Freeper with contacts who might be able to help get them supplies - especially ammo - and either police or military reinforcements: Please call your contacts and ask them to help get this precinct resupplied and reinforced as soon as possible."

"That's the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter."

"Thank you. Wampus SC"

Any word yet on how these officers have faired?