New Orleans 'Terrorist Attack': The Suspect is Dead After Gunfire with Police
 "Terrorist attack" in New Orleans: Truck Crashes Crowd ,10 Dead, 30 Injured A car intentionally drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 30 others, according to New ... |
Fox News has confirmed the suspect who plowed a pickup truck into a large crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 10 people and injuring 30 more on Wednesday morning, is dead.
The suspect died after exchanging gunfire with police. It is unclear if he was hit by an officer or if he ended his own life. Two police officers were shot during the incident.
| "President Biden has been briefed on the horrific news that a driver killed and injured dozens of individuals in New Orleans overnight and the White House has been in touch with New Orleans Mayor Cantrell to offer support," the White House said in a statement. "The FBI is already on the ground supporting local law enforcement in the investigation and the President will continue to be briefed throughout the day." |
At least 10 people are dead and 35 are injured after a vehicle drove into a large crowd on Bourbon and Canal streets in New Orleans early on New Year's Day, officials said.
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| A chaotic scene on Bourbon Street in New Orleans where a driver has driven into a crowd of New Year's revelers, causing multiple casualties. |
New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) chief Anne Kirkpatrick said in a Wednesday press conference that a man drove a pickup truck down Bourbon Street with "clear intent."
On the suspect: Kirkpatrick said a man had driven a truck intentionally at high speed into the crowd of New Year’s revelers and also shot two police officers, who are in stable condition.
"He was determined to cause harm and did a lot of damage," Kirkpatrick said. Two NOPD officers are among the injured. The man drove down Bourbon Street very fast, showing he wanted to hit as many people as possible, Kirkpatrick added.
FBI New Orleans special agent-in charge Alethea Duncan said at least one improvised explosive device was found at the scene. Officials are checking if it was a real device. The FBI is now in charge of the investigation.
| As the investigation continues into the deadly scene of a truck mowing through pedestrians in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, federal law enforcement agents are also checking on possible improvised explosives at the scene. “There were improvised explosive devices that was found, and we are working on confirming if it’s a viable device or not,” said Alethea Duncan, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the FBI’s New Orleans office. |
More updates are expected from NOPD headquarters at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. local time. Officials did not say if they had any suspects in custody.
Mayor and Governor Statements: Mayor LaToya Cantrell called the incident a terrorist act, but the FBI has not confirmed that yet. Cantrell has spoken to Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and the White House. Landry called the event "a horrific act of violence."
Public Warning City officials warned people early Wednesday to stay away from the area as officials respond and investigate.
The victims were taken to five local hospitals: University Medical, Touro, East Jefferson General, Ochsner Medical Center main facility on Jefferson, and Ochsner Baptist Campus.
Downtown New Orleans is very busy on New Year's, especially with the college football Sugar Bowl happening later on Wednesday. Vehicleresistant barriers are usually in place at the corner of Bourbon and Canal Streets during busy nights to stop cars from entering Bourbon Street. However, officials do not block Canal Street, which is very busy. The driver went past barricades to get to the crowds on Bourbon Street, but it's unclear which direction he came from.
