15 killed, 35 injured in New Year’s Day terrorist attack with vehicle in US

In the United States, a man in a pickup truck deliberately drove into a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring 35 others. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsuddin Bahar Jabbar, was killed in a shootout with police after exiting the vehicle armed with an assault rifle. Two officers were injured in the exchange but are in stable condition.

According to sources, Jabbar served in the US Army until January 2015 and in the Army Reserve until July 2020, ending his service with the rank of staff



sergeant. The attack occurred at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon streets, where Jabbar bypassed barricades, fired into the crowd and drove into pedestrians. Investigators are searching for explosive devices and additional suspects. A black flag displayed on the truck is being examined for links to ISIS or other foreign terror organizations.

President Joe Biden condemned the attack, extended condolences to the victims’ families, and pledged federal support for the investigation and recovery efforts, emphasising that there is no justification for violence of any kind.