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President Joe Biden Wednesday vowed to use all federal resources to investigate the New Year’s Day attacks in New Orleans, where a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 10 people and injuring more than 30 others.
what happened“Our hearts go out to the people of New Orleans after this despicable attack,” Biden said in an evening speech, noting that federal agencies were working to identify any potential ongoing threats.
The FBI identified the attacker as Shamsuddin Jabbar, 42, Texas native and former U.S. Army soldier. According to federal investigators, Jabbar posted the ISIS-inspired video on social media shortly before the 3:15 a.m. attack. An Islamic State flag was found in his rental car, along with suspected explosive devices.
new orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick It said the suspect was ” bent on causing carnage ” when he drove into a crowd near Canal Street and Bourbon Street at high speed. Police killed Jabbar in a crossfire and two police officers were injured but are in stable condition.
According to Biden, the FBI is investigating Jabbar’s connection and whether the explosion was involved Tesla Inc.. Tesla Cybertruck beyond the president-elect Donald TrumpWhat’s the deal with Las Vegas hotels?
“In addition, we are tracking an explosion involving a Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies are also investigating this matter, including any possible connection to the attack in New Orleans. So far, there have been no reports on that score,” Biden said.
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The attack comes as the city prepares to host the Sugar Bowl college football quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame. Officials postponed the game until Thursday. New Orleans will also host the Super Bowl in February and Carnival celebrations in March.
“While this man unleashed a horrific attack on this city, the spirit of New Orleans will never, ever, never be defeated. It will always shine. We’ve seen this time and time again throughout history, and I know We’re going to see this again in the coming days and weeks,” Biden said.
FBI is investigating possible terrorist contacts with Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alicia Duncan It was confirmed that more explosive devices were found near the scene. mayor LaToya Cantrell The incident was characterized as a “terrorist attack.”
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