A tragic act of violence occurred early this morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Witnesses reported that a man drove a truck into a crowded area, bringing it to a stop before exiting the vehicle and opening fire on the crowd. The attack has left at least 10 people dead and 31 injured, including two police officers.
Governor Jeff Landry took to social media to address the incident, urging people to pray for the victims and avoid the area.
“A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning. Please join Sharon and me in praying for all the victims and first responders on the scene. I urge all near the scene to avoid the area.”
The attack reportedly began around 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Videos from the scene show the chaos as shots rang out, causing rescuers and bystanders to scatter.
BREAKING UPDATE: Footage airs from the terrorist in New Orleans shooting, with a machine gun, at the crowd. pic.twitter.com/5dWZLYTJgh
— Resist Times (@resistupdates) January 1, 2025
Several reports have indicated that a black flag was attached to the back of the attacker’s truck, sparking speculation about a possible connection to ISIS or another terrorist group.
Images circulating on social media reveal a black flag attached to the truck’s bed. However, authorities at the scene appeared to have intentionally covered the flag. This has raised questions about its significance and whether it might be linked to known terrorist organizations.
“The truck used in the New Orleans terrorist attack had a PVC flagpole with what appears to be an ISIS-related flag. Can anyone confirm this?” — @Texasbrn
Multiple angles of the truck have been shared online, but the exact details of the flag remain unconfirmed as authorities continue their investigation.
Local law enforcement and federal authorities are treating this as a terrorist attack. Efforts are underway to identify the attacker and determine the motive behind this heinous act.
This devastating incident has cast a shadow over New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans. Residents and visitors are urged to stay clear of the area while the investigation continues.
Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the brave first responders who risked their lives to assist during the chaos.