Chaos in the French Quarter: ISIS-inspired Tragedy Strikes New Orleans
On New Year's Day, a U.S. Army veteran, flying an ISIS flag from his truck, attacked New Orleans' French Quarter, killing 15 and injuring 30 others. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a police shootout. Authorities are investigating possible links to terrorist organizations and searching for accomplices.
On New Year's Day, a devastating attack unfolded in New Orleans' French Quarter when a suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a truck into a crowd, resulting in 15 fatalities. Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, was subsequently killed in a shootout with the police.
The tragic incident, which also injured around 30 people, including two police officers, occurred near the bustling intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets. Authorities are exploring potential connections to terrorist organizations after an ISIS flag was found on the vehicle.
The city took urgent precautions, postponing the Sugar Bowl, and law enforcement officials are vigorously pursuing other suspects believed to be connected to the attack.
(With inputs from agencies.)