Tragic New Year's Attack in New Orleans: No Prior Credible Threat Detected

A joint threat assessment by Louisiana and New Orleans police indicated no 'credible threat' prior to a New Year's attack killing 15. Despite the assurance, concerns about 'unaffiliated lone offenders' remain due to their ability to act undetected. Foreign terrorist organizations continue urging attacks with improvised weapons.

A joint threat assessment from Louisiana and New Orleans authorities revealed that there was no 'credible threat' to the city's New Year's events before an attack killed at least 15 people. The report, dated December 2024, indicated no danger from international, homegrown, or domestic violent extremists.

The document highlighted concerns about 'unaffiliated lone offenders and homegrown violent extremists' due to their potential to 'remain undetected until operational.' Furthermore, foreign terrorist groups were noted for urging individuals to conduct independent attacks in the U.S. using improvised devices and vehicles.

Requests for comments from the New Orleans Police Department and the Louisiana State Police went unanswered.

(With inputs from agencies.)