As the joyous celebration of the new year continued on Bourbon Street, the tranquility shattered when a white pickup truck drove into the crowd, causing chaos and fear. Kimberly Stricklin described the scene as terrifying, reminiscent of a horror movie, highlighting the immediate transformation of the festive environment into a place of terror, filled with screams and panic as people tried to grasp the unfolding tragedy.
Federal authorities have labeled the incident a deliberate act of terror. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 15 individuals and injuries to around three dozen more, leaving the city shaken. Investigators have indicated that the driver, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, an Army veteran and U.S. citizen, likely did not operate alone, suggesting wider terror threats potentially involved with the December 31 celebration.
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