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And that was published on the same day someone was fatally set on fire and two others were stabbed.
And that was published on the same day someone was fatally set on fire and two others were stabbed.
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Well, it was around 3.15 early this morning when a man intentionally drove his pickup truck through Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, which was packed with folks celebrating the new year. A prime target for someone if they're trying to inflict as much harm as possible. As he drove, the suspect fired shots out of his window before coming to a stop and exchanging fire with police.
Well, it was around 3.15 early this morning when a man intentionally drove his pickup truck through Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, which was packed with folks celebrating the new year. A prime target for someone if they're trying to inflict as much harm as possible. As he drove, the suspect fired shots out of his window before coming to a stop and exchanging fire with police.
The suspect was killed quickly by responding officers, but not before he had killed 10 people and injured at least 35 others, including two officers who were hit with gunfire. Video captured at the scene shows the absolute carnage, with first responders and Good Samaritans performing CPR on victims as stunned partygoers witnessed the scene in shock.
The suspect was killed quickly by responding officers, but not before he had killed 10 people and injured at least 35 others, including two officers who were hit with gunfire. Video captured at the scene shows the absolute carnage, with first responders and Good Samaritans performing CPR on victims as stunned partygoers witnessed the scene in shock.
Here's New Orleans Police Commissioner Ann Kirkpatrick.
Here's New Orleans Police Commissioner Ann Kirkpatrick.
And we're now learning that the horrifying attack could have been even worse. Once the suspect was taken down, law enforcement began sweeping the surrounding area. And according to multiple FBI sources, at least two potential explosive devices were found and safely detonated. Officers also found a separate large ice chest in the truck with a number of explosive devices, which had not yet gone off.
And we're now learning that the horrifying attack could have been even worse. Once the suspect was taken down, law enforcement began sweeping the surrounding area. And according to multiple FBI sources, at least two potential explosive devices were found and safely detonated. Officers also found a separate large ice chest in the truck with a number of explosive devices, which had not yet gone off.
Well, according to Nolan News, the terrorist has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsu Din Jabbar, an American from Texas. Authorities say he was wearing full military gear at the time of the attack and was carrying a black ISIS flag in his truck. So early reports do seem to indicate ties to radical Islam. In the hours after the attack, law enforcement also responded to a residential fire at a
Well, according to Nolan News, the terrorist has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsu Din Jabbar, an American from Texas. Authorities say he was wearing full military gear at the time of the attack and was carrying a black ISIS flag in his truck. So early reports do seem to indicate ties to radical Islam. In the hours after the attack, law enforcement also responded to a residential fire at a
It's there that they believe the suspect had been staying. It's unclear at the moment if that fire was intended to destroy evidence or could have been set off by an explosive device. Authorities say they're now working to find out if Jabbar was working alone or had accomplices. Specifically, they're looking into the rental truck used in the attack and if someone else rented it on his behalf.
It's there that they believe the suspect had been staying. It's unclear at the moment if that fire was intended to destroy evidence or could have been set off by an explosive device. Authorities say they're now working to find out if Jabbar was working alone or had accomplices. Specifically, they're looking into the rental truck used in the attack and if someone else rented it on his behalf.
To that point, Fox News is reporting that authorities believe there are, quote, four or five other suspects involved in the attack. President Trump responded to the incident Wednesday morning, writing on Truth Social, "...our hearts are with all of the incident victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department.
To that point, Fox News is reporting that authorities believe there are, quote, four or five other suspects involved in the attack. President Trump responded to the incident Wednesday morning, writing on Truth Social, "...our hearts are with all of the incident victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department.
The Trump administration will fully support the city of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil." This is obviously a developing story, so we'll have more updates in the hours and days to come.
The Trump administration will fully support the city of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil." This is obviously a developing story, so we'll have more updates in the hours and days to come.