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  • 04 February 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
The gritty, run down 2200 block of Orleans Street, scene of the shooting of Irish Garda Brian Hanrahan, shot in New Orleans on January 27th, 2015. The shooting scene is approximately 1.5 miles from Bourbon Street and it is unclear why Hanrahan walked this far away from the French Quarter? NOPD advised that Hanrahan was shot for refusing to hand over his wallet. The assailants rifled through his pockets and wallet where they discovered his Irish police ID. It is alleged they asked if Hanrahan was a cop. When he confirmed that he was, his assailants then allegedly told Hanrahan, 'Well, this is how we do things in New Orleans,' and they shot him a second time.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 04 February 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
The gritty, run down 2200 block of Orleans Street, scene of the shooting of Irish Garda Brian Hanrahan, shot in New Orleans on January 27th, 2015. The shooting scene is approximately 1.5 miles from Bourbon Street and it is unclear why Hanrahan walked this far away from the French Quarter? NOPD advised that Hanrahan was shot for refusing to hand over his wallet. The assailants rifled through his pockets and wallet where they discovered his Irish police ID. It is alleged they asked if Hanrahan was a cop. When he confirmed that he was, his assailants then allegedly told Hanrahan, 'Well, this is how we do things in New Orleans,' and they shot him a second time.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 04 February 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
The gritty, run down 2200 block of Orleans Street, scene of the shooting of Irish Garda Brian Hanrahan, shot in New Orleans on January 27th, 2015. The shooting scene is approximately 1.5 miles from Bourbon Street and it is unclear why Hanrahan walked this far away from the French Quarter? NOPD advised that Hanrahan was shot for refusing to hand over his wallet. The assailants rifled through his pockets and wallet where they discovered his Irish police ID. It is alleged they asked if Hanrahan was a cop. When he confirmed that he was, his assailants then allegedly told Hanrahan, 'Well, this is how we do things in New Orleans,' and they shot him a second time.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 04 February 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
The gritty, run down 2200 block of Orleans Street, scene of the shooting of Irish Garda Brian Hanrahan, shot in New Orleans on January 27th, 2015. The shooting scene is approximately 1.5 miles from Bourbon Street and it is unclear why Hanrahan walked this far away from the French Quarter? NOPD advised that Hanrahan was shot for refusing to hand over his wallet. The assailants rifled through his pockets and wallet where they discovered his Irish police ID. It is alleged they asked if Hanrahan was a cop. When he confirmed that he was, his assailants then allegedly told Hanrahan, 'Well, this is how we do things in New Orleans,' and they shot him a second time.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    04feb15-Hanrahan004.JPG
  • 04 February 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
The gritty, run down 2200 block of Orleans Street, scene of the shooting of Irish Garda Brian Hanrahan, shot in New Orleans on January 27th, 2015. The shooting scene is approximately 1.5 miles from Bourbon Street and it is unclear why Hanrahan walked this far away from the French Quarter? NOPD advised that Hanrahan was shot for refusing to hand over his wallet. The assailants rifled through his pockets and wallet where they discovered his Irish police ID. It is alleged they asked if Hanrahan was a cop. When he confirmed that he was, his assailants then allegedly told Hanrahan, 'Well, this is how we do things in New Orleans,' and they shot him a second time.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    04feb15-Hanrahan001.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mourners attend the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Archbishop Gregory Aymond attends the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 05 January 2007 - Murder in New Orleans. .Murder of Helen Hill. Friends and neighbours gathered to pay their respects and leave tributes to the family. 'The nicest people you could ever hope to meet.' at the house where Helen, an artist and young mother was shot and killed. .Tragic scene at 2444 North Rampart Street where Canadian Doctor Paul Gailiunas was shot 3 times in front of his two month old son Francis. Paul's wife, film maker Helen Hill was shot and killed on the evening of January 4th as bloodshed spirals out of control in the Crescent City. Touching tributes were left on the house railings. .Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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  • 05 January 2007 - Murder in New Orleans. .Murder of Helen Hill. A note posted to the side of the house where Helen, an artist and yound mother was shot and killed. .Tragic scene at 2444 North Rampart Street where Canadian Doctor Paul Gailiunas was shot 3 times in front of his two month old son Francis. Paul's wife, film maker Helen Hill was shot and killed on the evening of January 4th as bloodshed spirals out of control in the Crescent City. Touching tributes were left on the house railings. .Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Pall bearers with the small coffin of 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Andrea Samuels (mother of victim - 22 yrs old) ) at the funeral service for her daughter, 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Andrea Samuels (mother of victim - 22 yrs old) ) at the funeral service for her daughter, 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Pall bearers with the small coffin of 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mourners attend the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mourners attend the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mayor Mitch Landrieu  comforts the victim's family when he attends the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mourners attend the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    07sept13-kid funeral010.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mourners attend the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.<br />
Andrea Samuels, (at right, Black and white dress - 22 yrs old) mother of the victim pays her final respects to her daughter at the New Hope Baptist Church. The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. 2 thugs are in custody.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    07sept13-kid funeral003.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Andrea Samuels (mother of victim - 22 yrs old) ) at the funeral service for her daughter, 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    07sept13-kid funeral028.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mayor Mitch Landrieu comforts Andrea Samuels (mother of victim) when attends the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    07sept13-kid funeral027.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mayor Mitch Landrieu attends the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    07sept13-kid funeral025.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mayor Mitch Landrieu attends the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Mourners attend the funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    07sept13-kid funeral022.JPG
  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Keion Reed (20 yrs) gives an emotional address at the funeral of his daughter, 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Hope Baptist Church. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Andrea Samuels (22 yrs) and Keion Reed (20 yrs) with daughter Paris Samuels arrive for the funeral of their daughter, 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.  The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. NOPD has arrested 2 men in connection with the heinous crime.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 07 September 2013. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Funeral service for 1 year old toddler Londyn Unique Reed Samuels, shot to death August 29th.<br />
Andrea Samuels, (at right, Black and white dress - 22 yrs old) mother of the victim pays her final respects to her daughter at the New Hope Baptist Church. The infant Londyn was shot by thugs whilst in the arms of her babysitter, the intended victim who was holding Londyn whilst walking down the street at the time of the assault. 2 thugs are in custody.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
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  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson (56 yrs), a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a photograph of her former boyfriend Nick Alexander, the only British citizen killed in the attacks. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a painting she made of one of her enduring visions of the deadly attack, one where she holds her hands up to beg the terrorists to stop shooting and bullet casings lie scattered on the floor covered in a sea of blood. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson (56 yrs), a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a photograph of her former boyfriend Nick Alexander, the only British citizen killed in the attacks. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson (56 yrs), a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a photograph of her former boyfriend Nick Alexander, the only British citizen killed in the attacks. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson (56 yrs), a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a photograph of her former boyfriend Nick Alexander, the only British citizen killed in the attacks. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
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  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Father David C wipes tears from his eyes at teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph's funeral at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Siblings sing a tribute at the funeral of teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Siblings sing a tribute at the funeral of teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Awaiting mourners. Funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Father David C takes a last look at teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Mother and grandmother take a last look at teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Grief stricken friends and relatives attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Grief stricken friends and relatives attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Mother and siblings attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Grief stricken friends and relatives attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Father David C wipes tears from his eyes at teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph's funeral at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Siblings sing a tribute at the funeral of teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Siblings sing a tribute at the funeral of teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Awaiting mourners. Funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Mother and grandmother take a last look at teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Grief stricken friends and relatives attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Lamichael Jackson 15 yrs is comforted by a relative at the funeral of his 14 year old brother Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Sabrina Jackson is devastated as she leaves the funeral of her 14 year old son Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Lamichael Jackson (blue shirt), 15 yrs is devastated to attend the funeral of his 14 year old brother Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Lamichael Jackson (blue shirt), 15 yrs is devastated to attend the funeral of his 14 year old brother Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Lamichael Jackson (blue shirt), 15 yrs is devastated to attend the funeral of his 14 year old brother Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Lamichael Jackson (blue shirt), 15 yrs is devastated to attend the funeral of his 14 year old brother Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
A mourner holds up images from happier times/ L/R Lamichael and Miqual Jaclkson. <br />
at the funeral of 14 year old Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago.<br />
Images courtesy Jackson family.<br />
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
A mourner holds up images from happier times/ L/R Lamichael and Miqual Jaclkson. <br />
at the funeral of 14 year old Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago.<br />
Images courtesy Jackson family.<br />
Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
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  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson (56 yrs), a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a photograph of her former boyfriend Nick Alexander, the only British citizen killed in the attacks. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
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  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a painting she made of one of her enduring visions of the deadly attack, one where she holds her hands up to beg the terrorists to stop shooting and bullet casings lie scattered on the floor covered in a sea of blood. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson (56 yrs), a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen holds a photograph of her former boyfriend Nick Alexander, the only British citizen killed in the attacks. <br />
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Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
    05july22-Helen Wilson Bataclan survi...jpg
  • 05 July 2022.  Paris, France.<br />
At home with Helen Wilson, a survivor of the Bataclan nightclub massacre of November 13th 2015 which claimed the lives of 90 people inside the club, 130 in total with co-ordinated attacks across Paris. Helen, an American living in Paris went to see the music of American rock band Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan nightclub with her former British boyfriend Nick Alexander. Soon after the shooting started, a Frenchman near where they were lying on the floor taking cover started shouting obscenities at the attackers. Helen describes how 2 terrorists came over to the area near where Helen and Nick were lying on the floor. One of the attackers raised his kalashnikov and opened fire. Nick was shot in the stomach and Helen was shot twice, once in each thigh. Helen raised her hands and begged the shooter to stop, which she says he did, then he calmly walked away. Nick's injuries however proved to be fatal and he died in her arms before police could rescue them. Nick Alexander was the only British victim of the horrific attacks. Helen miraculously survived despite losing 4 pints of blood and was saved by paramedics after police stormed the building. Helen's story is one of unimaginable tragedy, of strength, courage under fire, resilience and survival. Helen still receives counselling and physical therapy to help cope with the continuing aftermath of the attack. She is an inspiration to many she talks to as she speaks to other trauma survivors and disaffected youth.   <br />
Photo Copyright ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All rights managed.
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pastor Fred Luter Jr presides over the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Pastor Fred Luter Jr presides over the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Father David C takes a last look at teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Grief stricken friends and relatives attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Mother and siblings attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 June 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Grief stricken friends and relatives attend the funeral for teenage shooting victim Dwayne Matthew Joseph at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. 17 year old Joseph was shot and killed following an altercation in the street May 26th. Raised by his great grandmother Catherine Robinson, family and friends confirmed Dwayne was a good kid who went to church, looked after his younger siblings and had never been in trouble with the law. Dwayne's older brother Damien preceded him in death. He too was shot dead in February 2011 aged just 19 years.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 14 May 2014. New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
Lamichael Jackson (blue shirt), 15 yrs is devastated to attend the funeral of his 14 year old brother Miqual Jackson at the New Hope Baptist Church. Miqual Jackson was shot in the back of the head May 5th and died shortly afterwards. Surviving brother Lamichael was shot in the leg. 52 year old Gregory Johnson is wanted on 1st degree murder charges. Randy Pittman, 49, an associate of Johnson's was arrested on 3 counts of being a principal to 1st degree murder. The New Hope Baptist Church witnessed the funeral of 1 year old Londyn Samuels who was also gunned down in cold blood on the streets of New Orleans 8 months ago..<br />
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
The order of service and tribute for 11 yr old Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles, fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit in the head and died shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Sierra Gayles mourns at the funeral for her sister, 11 yr old Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles, fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit on the head and dies shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Sierra Gayles mourns at the funeral for her sister, 11 yr old Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles, fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit on the head and dies shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Pall bearers at the funeral for 11 yr old Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles, fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit in the head and died shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
11 year old Paulreiona Carry attends the funeral of her 11 yr old cousin Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles. Carry was injured and Arabian fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit in the head and died shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Family members and friends mourn for 11 yr old Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles, fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit in the head and died shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Family members and friends mourn for 11 yr old Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles, fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit in the head and died shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 14 September 2013. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
11 year old Paulreiona Carry attends the funeral of her 11 yr old cousin Arabian 'Ray Ray' Gayles. Carry was injured and Arabian fatally shot September 2nd. Arabian was cradling a 1 yr old cousin whilst sat on the couch at home when gunmen pulled up outside and sprayed the house with bullets. Arabian was hit in the head and died shortly afterwards. NOPD is questioning 2 men in connection with the murder.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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