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A terrorist who killed at least 15 people and injured 35 others after driving a vehicle into a crowd celebrating New Year’s on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street has been killed, sources say. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, rammed into the large group at high speed, then got out and started firing a weapon. Witnesses described the SUV’s driver as wearing full body armor and armed with an assault rifle.
The attack occurred at around 3:15am local time, and law enforcement officers were quickly called to the scene. Two police officers were shot and are in stable condition after being hit. Investigators found what appeared to be improvised explosives at the crash site that did not detonate.
Multiple agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and Homeland Security, have joined the investigation, which has been described as a “mass casualty event.” The motive behind the attack is still unknown.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with people running from the area as bullets rang out. Videos circulating on social media show the aftermath of the attack, with multiple casualties on the ground and police officers firing at the suspect.
The city’s Bourbon Street, famous for its bars and clubs, has been shut down while investigators work the scene. Authorities are urging people to stay away from the area. The attack occurred at the end of New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans and just hours before the kickoff of the AllState Bowl, a college football quarterfinal held in the city’s Caesars Superdome.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has condemned the attack, saying, “A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning. Please join Sharon and I in praying for all the victims and first responders on scene. I urge all near the scene to avoid the area.” The White House has also been briefed on the attack and has offered support to New Orleans Mayor Cantrell.
