New Year's Day Terror Attack in New Orleans

On New Year's Day, a terrorist attack in New Orleans' French Quarter resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 30 injuries after Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran and recent Muslim convert, drove a truck into a crowd celebrating the new year. Jabbar, who was killed in a shootout with police, was found to have an ISIS flag and an unexploded IED in his vehicle, prompting federal investigations into the incident as an act of terrorism. President Biden stated that Jabbar was 'inspired by' ISIS and had expressed intentions to kill. The attack has raised concerns about similar patterns of terrorist incidents seen in Europe, where vehicles have been used to target crowds. Archbishop Gregory Aymond condemned the act, calling it a sign of disrespect for human life and offered prayers for the victims. Meanwhile, the investigation continues, with authorities urging vigilance in public spaces following this tragic event.