Horrific news out of New Orleans.
This morning around 3 A.M. – mere hours after many rang in the new year on Bourbon Street, tragedy struck. An individual drove their truck into a crowd of people that were still celebrating the holiday, killing 10 and injuring over 35 others.
After the suspect crashed into what appears to be a construction lift, it’s being reported that the person got out of the truck and engaged with New Orleans police that were stationed there in anticipation of the New Year’s celebration. Two officers suffered gunshot wounds before the terror suspect was killed by the police.
Obviously, the investigation into the violent act is still early. A motive is still being sought out, and the FBI has declared the attack an act of terrorism, as you can read in their statement from earlier today:
“This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing a number of people and injuring dozens of others. The subject then engaged with local law enforcement and is now deceased.
The FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we are working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism.”
Statement from the FBI on the situation in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/tSdaD8j2Cx
— FBI New Orleans (@FBINewOrleans) January 1, 2025
The perpetrator has been identified as 42 year old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was flying an ISIS flag from the truck:
The FBI says it does not believe the attacker in the deadly Bourbon Street rampage in New Orleans is "solely responsible" — and is investigating the suspect's "potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations."
"We are aggressively running down every lead,… pic.twitter.com/CBdM7Yhq34
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 1, 2025
Just a heartbreaking way to start the new year.
News of the attack started spreading quickly online, as did this video of New Orleans police officers stationed nearby the attack running towards the danger. The group of first responders didn’t hesitate once the attack took place, as you’ll see in this street view footage of the officers sprinting towards the truck while others ran away.
Take a look:
Wow. These cops on Bourbon Street went flying on foot when the call came in. pic.twitter.com/uY2jWrbIZw
— Abby H (@KravGirl2004) January 1, 2025
Courageous as they come.
The New Orleans police is being applauded for their quick response to the attack, and those on social media have commended the officers for showing no hesitation and sprinting into the danger and subsequent line of fire:
Thankfully, we have a great police force that runs towards danger.
— David Piechocki (@DavidPiechocki) January 1, 2025
Great to see this immediate response
— howy (@howy333) January 1, 2025
Some of America’s finest
— Moe ☕️ (@MauriceCooley) January 1, 2025
Police run where others flee
— Rikype (@RikypeTW) January 1, 2025
Damn right, I use to work on Bourbon St. with these Troopers. They take care of business, and are ready to go at all times.
— 50 Shades of Green (@Vassiliadis504) January 1, 2025
God bless them!
— Trekxas Ranger (@leod1954) January 1, 2025
Zero hesitation 🙏
— YAPPER💗💞🌸 (@guppyapper) January 1, 2025
Heroes in action.
— Ty (@392goodtimes) January 1, 2025
Incredible response time and bravery! It’s a testament to their dedication to public safety.
— The SahiL (@the_sahiil) January 1, 2025
