Deadly New Year’s Attack in New Orleans Leaves 15 Dead, Investigated as Possible Terrorism
A horrific New Year’s incident in New Orleans resulted in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd and opened fire. Authorities are looking into the attack as a potential act of terrorism, noting Jabbar’s apparent inspiration from ISIS. The assault occurred in the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination, amidst large crowds gathered for celebrations and the Sugar Bowl college football game.