National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack

"The attack happened when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck down Bourbon Street, plowing into crowds celebrating New Year's Day, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others. Police shot and killed Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran who had proclaimed his support for the Islamic State militant group on social media."

"In the wake of the rampage, city officials, state agencies and law firms representing victims' families launched investigations into whether the attack could have been prevented. The investigations focused on the street's bollard system of steel columns designed to block cars from entering the thoroughfare. The bollards were being replaced at the time. Among the victims were Nikyra Dedeaux, an 18-year-old about to start college who was on Bourbon Street with friends."

National Guard members arrived in New Orleans to assist safety measures during New Year's celebrations as officials seek permanent security solutions after a truck attack on Bourbon Street that left 14 dead. The attack occurred when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup down Bourbon Street, plowing into crowds and injuring dozens. Police shot and killed Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran who had expressed support for the Islamic State on social media. City, state and law firms launched investigations into whether the attack could have been prevented, focusing on a bollard system that was being replaced. Louisiana officials say additional measures are in place, while victims' families say protections remain inadequate.

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