At least 10 individuals are lifeless and dozens injured after a driver plowed a automobile right into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, in accordance with authorities.
The driver, a male, reportedly exited the car and fired a weapon after hitting the gang. A big police presence and EMS have been reported on the scene. Roughly 30 individuals have been transported to 5 hospitals throughout town after struggling accidents from the assault.
Police say two officers have been injured within the assault, however they continue to be in secure situation. The suspect is confirmed to be lifeless on the scene, Fox News has realized. It is unclear whether or not he was killed exchanging fireplace with police or whether or not he took his personal life.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell declared the incident a “terrorist assault” in a Wednesday morning briefing, however FBI brokers appeared to contradict her quickly afterward, saying that has not been confirmed.
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Police examine against the law scene on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A driver plowed into crowds of New Year’s revelers and commenced firing a weapon within the early hours of the morning. Kat Ramriez for Fox News Digital (Kat Ramriez for Fox News Digital)
The White House confirmed that President Biden has been briefed on the assault in an announcement Wednesday morning.
“President Biden has been briefed on the horrific information {that a} driver killed and injured dozens of people in New Orleans in a single day and the White House has been in contact with New Orleans Mayor Cantrell to supply help,” the White House mentioned. “The FBI is already on the bottom supporting native legislation enforcement within the investigation and the President will proceed to be briefed all through the day.”
The incident occurred round 3:15 a.m. on the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville, native information station WGNO reported.
“The eighth District is presently working a mass casualty incident involving a car that drove into a big crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street,” metropolis officers mentioned.
Police examine against the law scene on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A driver plowed into crowds of New Year’s revelers and commenced firing a weapon within the early hours of the morning. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)
The NOLA City web site said 30 injured sufferers had been transported by NOEMS to native hospitals and introduced there have been at the very least 10 fatalities.
Prior to the Wednesday morning assault, the New Orleans Police Department had mentioned they’d be all fingers on deck for safety all through town on New Year’s Eve, along with bringing 300 addition officers from elsewhere within the state.
Police additionally famous that they have been ramping up safety for the Sugar Bowl, which is about to happen later Wednesday.
Police examine against the law scene on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A driver plowed into crowds of New Year’s revelers and commenced firing a weapon within the early hours of the morning. (Kat Ramriez for Fox News Digital)
“Residents and guests can count on to see a powerful presence of marked and unmarked police autos, in addition to officers on foot, bike, and horseback as a part of the division’s Mounted Patrol,” NOPD Superintendent Anne E. Kirkpatrick mentioned Tuesday. “This elevated visibility will improve public security, present crowd management, and permit for fast response to any incidents.”
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Police have not confirmed the overall variety of victims concerned within the incident.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry mentioned in an announcement, “a horrific act of violence befell on Bourbon Street earlier this morning.”
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“Please be a part of Sharon and I in praying for all of the victims and first responders on scene. I urge all close to the scene to keep away from the world.”
This is a breaking information story. Check again for updates.
