New Orleans Truck Attack Kills 10

On New Year's Day, a pickup truck driven by 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar plowed into crowds in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 30 others. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, noting that an Islamic State flag was found in the vehicle and suggesting Jabbar may not have acted alone. After crashing the vehicle, Jabbar exited and opened fire on police, resulting in two officers being injured before he was shot dead. Reports indicate that explosives were also discovered in the truck, further raising concerns about the attack's planning and execution. Investigators are working to determine Jabbar's affiliations with any terrorist organizations. The incident has prompted heightened security measures in the area, including a lockdown of the nearby Superdome, which was set to host a major football game later that day.