A joyous New Year’s celebration in New Orleans was shattered when Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas resident and US Army veteran, drove a rental truck into a crowd, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The attack occurred shortly after 3 AM in the bustling French Quarter. Eyewitness reports describe chaos and confusion as the truck plowed through revelers, followed by gunfire as Jabbar confronted police. Investigations reveal links to the Islamic State and questions about security measures in place for large gatherings.

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