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A Louisiana National Guard soldier left an AR-15 in a New Orleans hotel bathroom during Mardi Gras, but no public threat occurred.
A Louisiana National Guard soldier left an AR-15 assault rifle unattended in a bathroom at a Bourbon Street hotel in New Orleans on February 8, 2026, according to a National Guard spokesperson.
The weapon, found propped against a sink, was recovered and returned to military custody.
The soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, is being handled internally with no details on disciplinary action.
The incident occurred during heightened security in the French Quarter amid Mardi Gras celebrations, following a deadly 2025 terror attack.
A photo of the rifle circulated widely on social media, raising public concern over weapon safety, though authorities confirmed no threat to public safety.
Un soldado de la Guardia Nacional de Luisiana dejó un AR-15 en el baño de un hotel de Nueva Orleans durante el Mardi Gras, pero no se produjo ninguna amenaza pública.