🌆 A festive New Year's Eve in New Orleans turned tragic early Monday when a pickup truck plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 15 people and injuring dozens. The FBI confirmed it’s investigating the attack as an act of terrorism, sending shockwaves through the iconic party district.
🔍 The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, died in a shootout with police. Authorities warned he 『likely had help』 planning the 3:15 a.m. assault. 『This was not a random act,』 an FBI spokesperson said, urging witnesses to come forward.
🎭 Bourbon Street—known for its Mardi Gras energy and round-the-clock revelry—was packed with thousands celebrating the new year. Survivors described scenes of chaos: 『People were screaming, running… it felt like a nightmare.』 Local hospitals remain on high alert as victims undergo treatment.
🇺🇸 While motives are still unclear, officials emphasized there’s 『no active threat』 to the public. The investigation continues as federal agents trace Jabbar’s connections. Stay tuned for updates.
