A truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, leaving at least 15 people dead and dozens more hospitalized with injuries.
The driver was identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran from Houston, Texas, according to the FBI. He was killed in a gunfire exchange with police following the attack, which is being investigated as terrorism, agency officials said.
Death toll in Bourbon Street truck attack rises to 15, FBI says
An Islamic State flag was visibly attached to the pickup truck and improvised explosive devices were found inside, the FBI said, but agency officials have yet to indicate a motive. The FBI said its likely the driver did not act alone, and it’s searching for information that could lead to additional suspects who may have aided in the attack.
Weapons and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device was found inside the truck, according to the federal agency. Investigators found and neutralized other IEDs in the French Quarter. Authorities said they swept the French Quarter, parts of the Central Business District and the Caesars Superdome — where the now-delayed Sugar Bowl will be held — looking for additional improvised explosive devices.
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