New Orleans police confirmed the death of a 17-year-old boy who fell from a staircase within the derelict Plaza Tower building. The incident occurred in the abandoned high-rise structure.
The Belle Chasse teen was reportedly with a group that gained entry to the New Orleans building and was climbing a staircase when the fatal fall took place.
Authorities with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
