Ian Kersting, a 34-year-old assistant district attorney, was found dead Saturday night in Orleans Parish DA’s office. Authorities report that Kersting died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Emergency services responded to the scene at 619 South White Street around 9 p.m., but Kersting was pronounced dead on arrival. The DA’s office released a statement calling the incident a “terrible tragedy” and announced that grief counseling services would be offered to staff on Monday.
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Kersting joined the office in 2020 and specialized in prosecuting cold-case sex crimes as part of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI). Earlier this year, he played a leading role in two child sexual abuse cases that resulted in convictions.
Come on. A New Orleans Assistant DA commits "suicide"? Just as an investigation is ongoing regarding the recent terror attack? And self inflicted gunshot WOUNDS? Plural?? What did he find out?
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The news of Kersting’s death came as New Orleans is still reeling from a deadly New Year’s Eve terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the attacker, drove a truck through a crowd, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more. Federal authorities linked Jabbar to ISIS through evidence found in his vehicle.
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The DA’s office commended Kersting’s dedication to his work, highlighting his role in bringing justice to vulnerable victims. His contributions to the legal community were widely recognized by his colleagues.
The circumstances of Kersting’s death remain under investigation, with no additional details released at this time.
