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: A vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring 30, with the FBI exploring potential terrorism links.
On New Year’s Eve, a deadly truck attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter killed 10 and injured over 35. The FBI is investigating it as a potential act of terrorism. Here are 10 must-know details about the tragic incident.
A truck crashed into a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Year’s Eve, killing 10 and injuring over 35. The FBI is treating it as a potential terrorism act, with the suspect dying after a shootout with police. Authorities are investigating possible links.
A man drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans’ French Quarter early on Wednesday (January 1), killing at least 10 people and injuring over 35. The act occurred at around 3:15 AM (local time) during packed celebrations.
Described as “hellbent on carnage” by Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, the suspect deliberately targeted the crowd, driving at high speed in what police termed a “very intentional” attack.
The suspect exchanged gunfire with police while fleeing the scene. Two officers were wounded but are in stable condition. The authorities later confirmed the suspect was deceased but provided no further details.