New Orleans Truck Attack Kills 10 on Bourbon Street

A horrific attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured when 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating on Bourbon Street. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying, with victims, including a little girl who had been dancing moments before, left severely injured or dead. Many witnesses recounted the horrifying aftermath, including bodies with tire tracks across them and the overwhelming sense of tragedy that engulfed the area. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, and Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police after exiting his vehicle and opening fire. City officials and event organizers have taken immediate security measures, ensuring heightened safety protocols during the Sugar Bowl festivities. Despite the tragedy, some revelers expressed a determination to continue celebrating while honoring those lost.