Amazon Offers Paid Leave to Employee Injured in New Orleans Terror Attack After Initial Denial

Alexis Scott-Windham, a 23-year-old mother injured in the attack, will now receive support from Amazon following a leave request mix-up.

Alexis Scott-Windham, an Amazon warehouse worker, was injured in a New Year's Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and left dozens injured.
Scott-Windham suffered multiple fractures and still has a bullet lodged in her foot after being struck by a truck and shot during the attack.
She initially reported that Amazon denied her request for a leave of absence to recover, raising concerns about workplace policies and treatment of employees.
Amazon clarified that the denial was due to a mix-up in the type of leave requested and has since offered full support, including paid leave, as she recovers.
The attacker, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, was reportedly inspired by ISIS, though authorities believe he acted alone.