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Hotel Owner Reacts to National Guard Member Leaving Rifle Inside Restroom in French Quarter
A National Guard member left a rifle in a hotel restroom by accident during Mardi Gras deployment; officials say 350 troops are stationed in New Orleans to maintain safety.
- A Louisiana National Guard member left an M4 carbine in a private restroom at the Lafitte Hotel, 1003 Bourbon Street, and a tour guide discovered it, with hotel staff securing the restroom.
- With roughly 350 guardsmen deployed for Mardi Gras, officials called the lapse a human error after a Louisiana National Guard soldier left his rifle in a French Quarter restroom Sunday night, and the incident is being handled internally.
- A photo of the rifle spread widely online, drawing thousands of reactions, while the unnamed soldier faces a likely Army Regulation 15-6 inquiry and possible civilian charges.
- Gen. Russel Honore said every sergeant and commander is talking to troops, likely fueling debate over armed Guard patrols with critics opposing and supporters calling it a `force multiplier`.
- More than 20 partner agencies, including NOPD and Louisiana State Police, support the federal government SEAR 1 designation for Mardi Gras 2026 as parades roll through the city ahead of Fat Tuesday.
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National Guard Soldier Left M4 Carbine in French Quarter Bathroom During Mardi Gras Patrol
A Louisiana National Guard soldier left his service rifle unattended in the bathroom of a Bourbon Street hotel Sunday night while on patrol in the French Quarter, the Guard confirmed.
·Boston, United States
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