Thu Jan 02 11:32:59 UTC 2025: ## New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, Dozens Injured in Vehicle-Borne Terror Attack
**New Orleans, LA** – A white pickup truck plowed into a crowd celebrating New Year’s on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, killing at least 15 people and injuring approximately 30 others in what federal authorities are describing as a deliberate act of terror.
The attack, which occurred just after 3 a.m., unfolded as revelers were still enjoying the festivities. Witnesses described a scene of chaos and terror as the truck accelerated into the crowd. “We heard him punch the gas and then the impact and then the screams,” said one witness.
The driver, identified by the FBI as 42-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar of Texas, was killed in a shootout with police. Authorities reported that Jabbar’s rented truck was loaded with weapons and at least one potential improvised explosive device. An Islamic State flag was discovered attached to the vehicle’s trailer hitch. Investigators believe Jabbar did not act alone and are currently pursuing leads.
The incident has left the city on edge and prompted a significant law enforcement response. The attack bears a disturbing resemblance to other recent vehicle-borne terrorist attacks, highlighting the ongoing threat of this tactic. The investigation is ongoing.
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