A New Year’s celebration turned tragic in New Orleans as a deliberate truck attack on Bourbon Street left 15 dead and 30 injured, shocking the nation and prompting a federal investigation.
But is another attack imminent? You never know these days…
At a Glance
- A truck attack during New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans resulted in 15 deaths and 30 injuries
- The driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, had an ISIS flag on the truck
- FBI believes Jabbar was not “solely responsible” and is investigating potential terrorist connections
- Improvised explosive devices were found in the truck and the French Quarter
- Investigators are exploring a possible military connection with a recent Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas
Terror Strikes Bourbon Street
As revelers celebrated the arrival of the New Year on Bourbon Street, a horrific scene unfolded when a pickup truck deliberately plowed into the crowd. The attack, which claimed 15 lives and left 30 others injured, has left the vibrant city of New Orleans reeling and searching for answers.
The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. In a chilling detail that has raised alarms about potential terrorist motivations, an ISIS flag was found on the truck. This discovery has prompted a full-scale federal investigation into the incident.
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FBI Investigation Underway
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead in the investigation, with early findings suggesting that Jabbar may not have acted alone. Alethea Duncan, the lead FBI investigator, provided insight into the ongoing probe.
“We’re aggressively running down every lead, including those of his known associates,” Duncan said.
This statement underscores the gravity of the situation and the possibility that the attack may have been part of a larger plot. The discovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in both the truck and the French Quarter has heightened concerns about the extent of the planned violence.
In a development that has raised eyebrows among investigators, a potential link has emerged between the New Orleans attack and a recent Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. Both vehicles were rented through Turo, a car-sharing app, prompting authorities to explore a possible military connection between the two incidents.
As the investigation unfolds, law enforcement agencies are conducting searches in Houston related to the New Orleans attack. The FBI has called for public assistance, urging anyone with information about Jabbar or his associates to come forward.
In the face of this horrific event, stories of heroism have emerged. New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick commended the bravery of the officers who confronted the attacker.
“Last night, three of our officers engaged this terrorist who shot at them,” Anne Kirkpatrick said.
These officers’ quick action likely prevented further loss of life and has been praised by both local officials and President Joe Biden. The President has pledged full federal support for the investigation and recovery efforts.
Let’s hope this is the end of this horror story.
