A man identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pick-up truck into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries.
The incident occurred around 3:15 AM as revelers celebrated New Year’s Eve, abruptly turning festive cheer into chaos.
CCTV footage captured the moment Jabbar swerved around police and accelerated into the crowd, leading to a significant police response.
The FBI discovered Islamic State-related material in the vehicle and ongoing investigations speculate on the possibility of broader connections.
Criticism has emerged regarding security measures in place, questioning if more could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
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