Tragedy on Bourbon Street: New Year's Eve Terror Attack

On New Year's Day in New Orleans' French Quarter, a fatal attack occurred when a driver sped through a crowd, killing 10 and injuring over 30. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, was killed by police, while the FBI investigates the incident as a terrorist attack.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Neworleans | Updated: 02-01-2025 02:53 IST | Created: 02-01-2025 02:53 IST
Tragedy on Bourbon Street: New Year's Eve Terror Attack
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In the heart of New Orleans' iconic French Quarter, a catastrophic event marred New Year's celebrations when a pickup truck plowed through a throng of pedestrians along Bourbon Street, resulting in the tragic death of at least 10 individuals and injuring over 30 others.

The driver, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran, was killed in a subsequent shootout with police. The FBI is treating the incident as a potential terrorist act, highlighting the presence of an Islamic State flag on the vehicle.

Authorities are further investigating the possibility of accomplices, as surveillance evidence suggests the involvement of more than one individual. The New Orleans community and beyond continue to grapple with the aftermath of this devastating attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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