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From CBS News: Ten people were killed and dozens injured early Wednesday when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter as revelers were celebrating the new year, officials said. New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the man drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in “very intentional behavior” before opening fire on officers.
The driver died after exchanging gunfire with responding police officers, the FBI said. The suspect was struck by police fire and declared dead at the scene, the New Orleans Police Department said.
“This man was trying to run over as many people as he could,” said Kirkpatrick, adding that two police officers were hit by gunfire but were in a stable condition. A long gun was recovered from the scene, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell referred to it as a likely “terrorist attack,” and the FBI said in a news release that they are investigating it “as an act of terrorism.”
The man reportedly plowed his white truck into the crowd at a “high speed,” and then started firing a gun from inside the vehicle. The truck reportedly had a Texas license plate.
At least 35 people are hospitalized with injuries, and 10 people so are are confirmed deceased.
Authorities also said possible explosive devices were found in the area, but it was still unclear whether it is related to the vehicle attack.
This is a developing story….
🚨BREAKING: FBI says New Orleans attack that left 10 dead, dozens injured is being investigated as an act of terrorism pic.twitter.com/lD4vwBhBCx
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 1, 2025
🚨#UPDATE: Officials have confirmed that at least 10 people have been killed, and 30 others have been injured after vehicle driven into crowd in New Orleans, city the motive is currently unknown at this time
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2025
MASS CASUALTY EVENT: Another vehicular mass casualty event has been reported, this one in New Orleans. Dozens have been injured and killed. More to follow in this thread.
h/t: @rawsalerts pic.twitter.com/ky0GIxF6Ql
— @amuse (@amuse) January 1, 2025
🚨#BREAKING: The Mayor of New Orleans calls the New Year’s Day incident a terrorist attack after a pickup truck plowed into a crowd followed by gunfire leaving 12 dead with Improvised explosive device being discovered ⁰⁰📌#NewOrleans l #Louisiana
Just moments ago, during a… pic.twitter.com/vOehS5k9wY
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2025
The FBI of New Orleans released a statement, confirming they are investigating 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
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) posted footage from the scene:
Photo of truck driven through the crowd of innocent people in New Orleans.
Texas plates. Release his name. Now.
What is on the flag pole on the back of the truck? Looks like they may have covered up a flag or what is it?
The truth needs to come out asap. pic.twitter.com/6AdSZAQZib
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) January 1, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) released the following statement: “The vicious attack on innocent people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans early this morning was an act of pure evil, and justice must be swift for anyone who was involved. Please join us in praying for the victims, their families, and the first responders and investigators on the scene.”
The vicious attack on innocent people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans early this morning was an act of pure evil, and justice must be swift for anyone who was involved.
Please join us in praying for the victims, their families, and the first responders and investigators…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) January 1, 2025
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) wrote, “Please join me in praying for the victims and their families, as well as our first responders, in the wake of this horrific act of violence on Bourbon Street.”
Please join me in praying for the victims and their families, as well as our first responders, in the wake of this horrific act of violence on Bourbon Street.
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) January 1, 2025
One video is going viral of the exact moment a group of police officers were made aware of the attack, and ran toward the scene.
God Bless the policemen and women of New Orleans.
Not a moment of hesitation. As soon as they knew there was danger, they sprinted towards trouble.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 1, 2025
IS SHE ANOTHER DEI HIRE? This FBI Special Agent needs to be fired the day Trump gets into office for calling the New Orleans NYE terror attack an "event".
An hour later the FBI statement says they are investigating it "as an act of terrorism." pic.twitter.com/Uh1yfMLagt
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 1, 2025
Grandma has no clue. This press conference is horrible. Full of mixed messages.
But don’t worry, the FBI is now in charge. pic.twitter.com/GVOHjMoCru
— Spitfire (@DogRightGirl) January 1, 2025
FBI now investigating Bourbon Street mass-casualty incident as ‘act of terrorism’ https://t.co/bcGZJLapBA
— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) January 1, 2025
One X user who had been in the area earlier shared a photo online that she took prior to the attack, just to show what the area looks like.
First of all, I’m safe, and thanks for the messages.
This was the first picture I took yesterday on Bourbon St. I remarked that it’s outrageous the city hasn’t pedestrianized the entire street, especially on such a busy day. Last night’s tragedy was preventable. pic.twitter.com/ql3WvTFrA7
— Molly (@mollyfleck.bsky.social) (@mollyfleck) January 1, 2025
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