New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the teen fell inside the building while inside late at night with friends

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A 17-year-old died after falling inside New Orleans’ abandoned Plaza Tower during a late-night exploration with friends

Officials warned against entering abandoned buildings and are investigating potential factors, such as alcohol, in the incident

The teen’s school district expressed heartbreak and is offering counseling to support grieving students and staff

A 17-year-old is dead after falling inside an abandoned high-rise in New Orleans while exploring it in the middle of the night with…

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