New Orleans was facing security concerns in the days leading up to the attack on its police station on May 27, according to new reports. The attack, which left four police officers injured, was carried out by a group of masked individuals who entered the station and opened fire.
According to sources, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) had received several tips about potential threats to the station in the days before the attack. However, authorities were unable to verify the information and did not take any specific measures to increase security.
One source told NBC News that the NOPD had received a tip about a possible attack on the station, but it was deemed to be “unsubstantiated” and was not acted upon. Another source said that the department had received several calls about suspicious activity in the area, but none of them were deemed to be credible.
The attack on the police station was carried out by a group of masked individuals who entered the building through a side door. The attackers then made their way to the station’s evidence room, where they stole several guns and other equipment before fleeing the scene.
The NOPD has launched an investigation into the attack and is reviewing security footage to try to identify the suspects. The department has also increased security measures at the station and is working to determine how the attackers were able to breach the building.
The attack on the police station has raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers in New Orleans and has sparked a debate about the need for increased security measures in the city. The NOPD has promised to take steps to prevent similar attacks in the future and to protect its officers.