NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office is closed on Monday, Jan. 6 following the death of a colleague. In a statement released Monday, Jan. 6, OPDA officials said during the closure, members of the staff will be meeting with grief and trauma counselors in the wake of the "unexpected tragedy." FBI provides update on fatal Bourbon Street attack investigation We extend our deepest gratitude to the judges of the Criminal District Court and Juvenile Court en bancs, as well as the Orleans Public Defenders, for their extraordinary compassion and humanity during this challenging time, as there are members of our staff who will require time to cope and heal. We are profoundly thankful for the outpouring of support from our partners and the public at large. Your heartfelt condolences mean so much to the family of our lost colleague and to our entire OPDA family as we navigate this period of deep sorrow together. Orleans Parish District Attorney's office Crews respond to partial building collapses in French Quarter, Seventh Ward OPDA officials say they are asking for privacy for those impacted by the incident. The office will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Taking a bite of the season, a New Orleans dad is the King Cake King What to expect from gas prices in 2025 DOJ weighs 200 outstanding Capitol riot cases referred by FBI Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office announces death of colleague Live updates: Congress prepares to certify Trump's election victory