Tragedy Strikes New Orleans: IS-Inspired Carnage at New Year's Celebration
A US Army veteran, inspired by the Islamic State, drove a pickup through New Orleans's New Year's festivities. The attack left 15 dead, dozens injured, and involved guns and explosives. The investigation, treating it as terrorism, is exploring potential conspirators and connections to other incidents.
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A US Army veteran turned New Orleans's New Year's celebration into a tragedy, driving a truck into crowds and killing 15 people. The FBI, treating it as a terrorist act, suspects accomplices.
Guns and explosives were found in the truck. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was inspired by Islamic State, according to President Joe Biden.
The attack, halted by police gunfire, left a tragic aftermath on Bourbon Street. Investigations continue into any links to other events, including explosions elsewhere.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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