In New Orleans, an unknown man in a car rammed into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street. It is reported that 10 local residents were killed and more than 30 injured — they were celebrating the New Year at the time of the collision.
It has not been possible to establish the identity of the driver and his motives at the moment. After the attack, he opened fire and wounded two policemen. Later, the FBI found several explosive devices at the scene of the tragedy.
UPD: New Orleans police officers discovered and eliminated the attacker, who rammed into a crowd of people and then opened fire.
A camera was found on the pickup truck used by the attacker to commit the attack, apparently filming what was happening.
An improvised explosive device was found in the SUV itself.
According to law enforcement officials, a flag of a certain terrorist organization was found on the criminal's car. Judging by the footage from the scene of the incident, the attacker was most likely a supporter of the Islamic State.
The police department reported that two officers received gunshot wounds.
Details of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, USA:
Terrorist:
- Shamsud-Din Jabbar
- Born in the USA.
- In the past, he was arrested for theft and an invalid driver's license.
- Worked in the Human Resources and Information Technology Department in the U.S. Army, served in the U.S. Army Expeditionary Force in Afghanistan
- He swore allegiance to ISIS.
- Explosives were collected.
- The intention to kill as many Americans as possible.
UPD: The number of victims has reached up to 15 people killed.
The FBI suspects that the destroyed terrorist had an accomplice.
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