A terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans left 10 dead and 35 injured when a suspect in a truck plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street. Investigators are probing the suspect’s motives, with reports of a long gun and possible explosives involved.
NEW ORLEANS, LA (3-minute read) — On New Year’s Day, New Orleans experienced a tragic terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 10 people and injured 35 others.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Bourbon and Canal Streets, as revelers were concluding their celebrations. Authorities report that the suspect drove a pickup truck around barricades, accelerating into a dense crowd. Additionally, there are indications that the suspect may have been firing a long gun into the crowd during the rampage.
MORE GRAPHIC FOOTAGE: The scene at the New Orleans NYE terror attack. pic.twitter.com/Y4SjBXPjpV
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The suspect’s truck, bearing Texas license plates, displayed peculiar markings, including a pipe or stick wrapped with black cloth at the rear hitch. Investigators are working to determine if the cloth contained symbolic markings or served another purpose.
At the scene, law enforcement also discovered a suspected improvised explosive device, which has led the FBI to join the investigation.
New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers responded quickly to the attack, and sources confirm that the suspect was neutralized, potentially by police gunfire. Two officers sustained injuries but remain in stable condition.
Guy plows F150 into crowd in New Orleans then gets out and started firing into the crowd. The FBI also said there were explosive devices found but it’s the FBI so no idea if that’s true…
“At least ten people were killed and 26 injured when a pickup truck “intentionally”… pic.twitter.com/jmUgatHc91
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Most victims were rushed to nearby hospitals, including University Medical Center, Touro Hospital, and Ochsner Baptist.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell denounced the incident as a terrorist attack and has been coordinating with federal authorities, including the White House. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stated the suspect appeared intent on inflicting maximum harm, describing his actions as “hellbent on creating carnage.”
Authorities have yet to release information about the suspect’s identity or motive. However, the discovery of suspicious materials has heightened concerns about the planning behind the attack.
Safety Tip: Always stay vigilant in crowded spaces, noting emergency exits and reporting suspicious activity to authorities immediately.
