Chicago mother killed in Bourbon Street crossfire during birthday weekend

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A Chicago family’s birthday getaway turned into heartbreak when gunfire erupted on Bourbon Street, killing 33-year-old Jessica Williams and wounding her sister. The shooting occurred early Sunday, Sept. 28, just hours after Williams celebrated her birthday.

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New Orleans Police arrested two suspects and announced the charges Tuesday. Detectives say the men exchanged gunfire, striking Williams and her sister as the women walked back to their hotel.

“I want to know why,” said Williams’ grieving mother to WVUE. “I brought my baby out of town for her to lose her life walking back to the hotel room.”…

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