NEW ORLEANS, LA. (THECOUNT) — On New Year’s Day, a man drove a pickup truck into a crowded street in New Orleans’ French Quarter, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 30 others. The driver broke through police barricades, indicating intentional actions. Subsequently, the driver engaged in a shootout with police and was killed.
Unbelievable watching them do CPR on a terrorist who killed so many people in New Orleans. Rot in hell. You POS. pic.twitter.com/PgJhnznaHp
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Two officers were injured but are in stable condition. The incident, occurring at around 3 a.m. during New Year’s celebrations, is being investigated by the FBI as an act of terrorism, though this classification is still under review by federal authorities. The attack took place just before the Sugar Bowl game scheduled for later that day, heightening concerns over public safety in the area.
New Orleans attacker was flying a flag from the truck, but police at the scene intentionally covered it up.
What was that flag? It's Being reported, the terrorist had a Texas license plate, as you can see, and the terrorist came across the Eagle Pass Texas border sector that it… pic.twitter.com/W5tgL73Zxz— MagaTex Report 🇺🇲🇨🇱 (@Fred2118439121) January 1, 2025
Federal authorities tracked the pickup truck used in the attack, finding it had crossed into the United States from Mexico at Eagle Pass, Texas, two days prior to the event. Law enforcement is conducting forensic analyses and probing potential international ties or organizational affiliations of the suspect, whose identity and motives remain under investigation. This angle has added a layer of complexity to the investigation, with federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, working together to understand the full scope of the incident.
These hydraulic steel barricades were installed in New Orleans in response to attacks where t*rrorists use cars as a weapon.
A witness says they weren’t raised last night. People were confused as to why they weren’t raised.
This is how the t*rrorist was able to k*ll so many… pic.twitter.com/dU6QtSZY7q
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 1, 2025
On the left is a black flag on the back of the New Orleans terror suspect’s truck
It looks like police zip tied the flag closed but you can see it’s a black flag with white markings
On the right is the ISIS flag, which is black w/white markings
Time will tell which flag it is pic.twitter.com/WJOZvItGdG
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 1, 2025
In response to the attack, there has been heightened security in New Orleans, especially with the forthcoming Sugar Bowl football game. While the game was allowed to proceed, significant safety protocols are in place to protect attendees. The tragic nature of the event has sparked debate over whether the game should continue at all, considering the potential risks and the fresh trauma experienced by the community.
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The attack in New Orleans: a flag associated with the ISIS and al-Qaeda organizations is flying on the car of the perpetrator. pic.twitter.com/FsYfQMm0Hk— Roos Z Dutch, supporting Israël (@roos_zwitser) January 1, 2025
These hydraulic steel barriers were installed on Borboun Street in New Orleans after an attack in France where the t*rrorist used his car as a weapon, k*lling 86.
They’re supposed to be raised between 5pm – 5am.
The city chose not to raise them last night according to a… pic.twitter.com/HExkeA8wvQ
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 1, 2025
Politically, the attack has incited reactions from various quarters, including a statement from President-elect Donald Trump, who condemned the act as an example of the threats posed by alleged ineffective immigration policies. He emphasized support for New Orleans and underscored the perceived connection between immigration and increased crime rates. This statement has fueled political discourse regarding national security and immigration reform, especially from conservative circles that advocate for stricter immigration controls.
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