New Orleans Rocked by Terror Attack on New Year’s Day claiming the lives of ten. The video shows a man driving a pickup truck into the crowd.
New Orleans, LA – In a tragic turn of events, a terrorist attack unfolded on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, 2025, claiming the lives of at least 10 individuals and injuring over 30 others.
The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd celebrating the new year, followed by an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.
The man who drove the F-150 through the crowd in New Orleans and opened fire was identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar.
Shamsud Din Jabbar “was carrying a Glock and a .308 rifle that has been reported stolen in New Jersey. The 308 was equipped with optics and a suppressor,” according to Fox News.”
The suspect was killed by police after he reportedly opened fire on responding officers. An improvised explosive device was discovered in the vicinity, escalating the severity of the attack. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has officially labeled this horrific event as a “terrorist attack.”
The FBI has taken over the investigation, confirming that the attack is being treated as an act of terrorism. Early reports indicate that the truck involved had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, Texas, just two days prior, though the suspect’s identity and motives remain under investigation.
The community is in shock, with the French Quarter, a hub of New Year’s festivities, turning into a scene of chaos and mourning. President Joe Biden has been briefed and has expressed condolences, promising full federal support to the affected city.
The incident has sparked discussions on social media and in political circles about border security and immigration policies, with some posts on X suggesting a link between the attack and current U.S. policies. However, these claims remain unverified and speculative at this stage.
Local authorities are urging residents and visitors to avoid the area as they continue their investigation and manage the aftermath. The city of New Orleans now faces the somber task of healing in the wake of this violent act.
