New Orleanians create 'Save Our Youth' program to help protect children from gun violence William and Brideisha were born and raised in Central City. During those years they’ve seen their fair share of gun violence. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 6:12 PM CDT April 8, 2021 Updated: 7:04 PM CDT April 8, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — One local family scarred by gun violence said it will take much more than an executive order to bring safety to their community. In looking at kid pictures of Brideisha Harness Parker and her older brother William Pennington, they’re full of innocence. That innocence stopped in William’s early teens.