Terror Unleashed: New Orleans' French Quarter Attacked on New Year's Day
A driver armed with a pickup truck caused devastation in New Orleans' French Quarter on New Year's Day, killing 10 and injuring more than 30 before being killed by police. The FBI identified the act as terrorism with potential accomplices. The driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was associated with a possible terror plot.
Early on New Year's Day, New Orleans' festive French Quarter became a scene of terror as a driver armed with a pickup truck plowed into a crowd, killing 10 people. The attack, which injured over 30 others, has been classified as an act of terrorism by the FBI.
The suspect, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Texas, was killed by police after opening fire on officers. Authorities discovered an Islamic State flag and several potential explosive devices, indicating that Jabbar may have had accomplices. The FBI is actively investigating potential terrorist affiliations linked to Jabbar.
The incident prompted the postponement of a college football playoff game at the Superdome. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell labeled the act as a 'terrorist attack,' emphasizing its intentional violence. As the investigation continues, the city remains on high alert as it mourns the tragic event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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