The New Orleans tragedy on January 1 resulted in 15 deaths and numerous injuries when a man drove his truck into a crowd.
The attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was identified as a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran with personal struggles, complicating the narrative of terrorism.
Reports suggest he had ties to ISIL due to an ISIS flag found in his vehicle, yet no evidence links him directly to the organization.
The article emphasizes the media's portrayal of perpetrators, noting a bias in how backgrounds are covered, especially between racial lines.
It calls for responsible journalism that considers the full context of an individual's actions, avoiding oversimplified narratives that harm communities.