Funeral services set for Ben Franklin student struck by bus in City Park

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by: Ka'Cell El-Mansura

Posted: Jun 5, 2023 / 10:48 PM CDT

Updated: Jun 6, 2023 / 11:25 AM CDT

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Funeral services for Belle Adelman-Cannon, the teen who was killed after being struck by a school bus in City Park, will be held on Wednesday, June 7.

Remembered by family and friends as a rising senior at Benjamin Franklin High School and an LGBTQ+ activist, Cannon’s service will take place at her spiritual home, Touro Synagogue at 2:00 p.m.

Police said the driver of the school bus has been identified as 34-year-old Arielle Tillman, but it is unclear at this time whether Tillman will face charges.

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