At least 10 killed on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street after person drives a car into crowd
SUMMARY
At least 10 people were killed, and over 30 injured, after a pickup truck intentionally rammed into New Year’s celebrants on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday. The driver, who also shot at police before being killed, bypassed barricades in what officials call a deliberate act of terrorism. Two police officers were injured and are in stable condition. Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating possible improvised explosive devices linked to the attack. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the incident as a terrorist attack, while Louisiana officials condemned the "horrific act of violence." Most victims are believed to be locals. Bourbon Street, a popular tourist destination, was crowded during the celebrations, despite heightened security measures with over 300 additional officers deployed. President Biden has been briefed, and the FBI is leading the investigation. Local hospitals are treating victims as police cordoned off the scene.
