Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20pm on 01 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
A vehicle rammed into a crowd on New Orleans' Canal and Bourbon Street during New Year celebrations, killing 10 and injuring 30. Witnesses reported the driver exiting the SUV, opening fire, and being fatally shot by police. Improvised explosive devices were found at the scene, raising terrorism concerns. Mayor LaToya Cantrell called it a “terrorist attack,” while the FBI leads the investigation. The heavily crowded area was celebrating the New Year, with a live jazz band nearby. Victims were rushed to hospitals, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Officials described the attack as "deliberate carnage."
