The Royal Family expresses deep sorrow over the tragic death of Edward Pettifer in New Orleans
New Orleans: It’s such a heartbreaking situation. Edward Pettifer, just 31, lost his life in a tragic incident on Bourbon Street. The Metropolitan Police are supporting his family during this tough time.
Authorities reported that 14 people died and over 35 were hurt when a guy named Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s. Just awful.
William and Catherine shared their shock and sadness on social media, expressing their condolences to the Pettifer family. They said they were deeply affected by Ed’s tragic death.
It turns out Ed was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who used to be the nanny for William and Harry. Such a small world, right?
Ed came from a family with a military background. His dad was a Coldstream Guards officer, and his mom was connected to horse racing. His half-brother Tom even had a special role at William and Kate’s wedding.
Jabbar, the suspect, didn’t just crash the truck; he also got out and fired a gun before the police shot him. It’s just so chaotic.
The family released a statement saying they’re devastated by Ed’s loss and want to grieve privately. They’re also thinking of the other families affected by this tragedy.
The coroner in New Orleans said Ed died from blunt force injuries. It’s just a tragic reminder of how quickly life can change.
