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.
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