A horrifying attack shook New Orleans during New Year’s celebrations when a man drove a vehicle into a crowded area near Canal and Bourbon Street, part of the city’s bustling French Quarter. Witnesses reported that the vehicle, a truck, sped into the crowd at high speed before the driver exited and began firing a weapon. Police on the scene responded by returning fire.
The incident left at least 10 people dead and 35 others injured, including two police officers. Emergency officials described it as a mass casualty event, with the area packed with revelers celebrating the New Year. Panic ensued as people fled the scene, while first responders worked to assist the injured.
Authorities have not released details on the time of the attack, the suspect’s condition, or a possible motive. The FBI is now investigating potential links to explosive devices, adding to the complexity of the situation. The tragic event has left the city reeling as officials continue their investigation.
A man who drove a pickup truck into New Year’s partygoers in New Orleans tried to hit as many people as possible, US police said on Wednesday.
The driver was determined to cause the destruction and harm, said Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, after at least 10 people were killed in the southern US city.
The suspect in the New Orleans attack is deceased, reports WDSU.
FBI is investigating the New Orleans attack as a potential act of terrorism.
The first alleged photo of the New Orleans attack suspect has surfaced.
Federal law enforcement sources revealed that the suspect entered the U.S. through Eagle Pass, Texas, just two days ago. Authorities are still working to verify the suspect’s citizenship status, which remains unconfirmed. – Fox News
Update
Local media reports identify the suspect in the New Orleans attack as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, who was allegedly found with an ISIS flag.
Shamsud Din Jabbar, responsible for the New Orleans truck attack, was raised in Texas and served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 2015 to 2020. Reports from Karol Markowicz of the NY Post and Fox News state that he was found with a stolen Glock handgun and a .308 rifle at the time of the attack.
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