NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – The Blood Center is asking for donations after a fatal “act of terrorism” that took place in the French Quarter on New Year’s Day.
The FBI said a minimum of 15 people were killed and dozens injured after an individual drove a automotive right into a crowd on Bourbon Street and fired shots at police.
FBI officials said investigators have identified the suspect: 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
In response to the attack, the Blood Center organized an emergency blood drive for victims on Wednesday, January 1 and Thursday, January 2.
Blood Center officials said the holiday season is often donor-free and supplies turn into low.
“We wholeheartedly unite with all those affected by this senseless act of violence. Our local community will make a difference by donating blood, and we must replenish what was used today as we prepare for the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and other upcoming events,” said The Blood Center CEO and President Billy Weales.
The following blood donation facility shall be open on Wednesday until 7 p.m.:
- Metairie Donor Center – 2617 Edenborn, Metairie, La.
The following locations in Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi shall be open Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
- Hammond: 1116 McKaskle Drive
- New Orleans at UNO: 2000 Lakeshore Drive
- Mandeville: Hwy 4350. 22, Apartment K
- Slidell: 105 Smart Ave.
- Thibodaux: 1107 Audubon Ave. Apartment B
- West Bank: 1991 Barataria Blvd
- Columbia, Mississippi: 1111 US-98 Suite B
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi: 4700 Hardy Street
- Ocean Springs, Mississippi: 2939 Bienville Blvd.
- Picayune, Mississippi: Highway 509. 11 North
- Metairie Donor Center: 2617 Edenborn, Suite A
Two additional locations will open in New Orleans and Mandeville:
- St. Vincent De Paul: 3500 Canal St., New Orleans 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pelican Athletic Club: 1170 Meadow Brook Blvd., Mandeville from noon to 5 p.m.
