Tragic New Year’s in the U.S.: 10 Dead and at Least 30 Injured in Mass Hit-and-Run

At least 10 people were killed and 30 others injured, several critically, after a vehicle plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, USA, on Wednesday, according to authorities.

The incident occurred during New Year’s celebrations, with the victims gathered in the famous Bourbon Street area, a popular spot for holiday festivities.

Police stated that numerous casualties were reported after a car allegedly hit a group of people. Witnesses indicated that the vehicle collided with the crowd, and the driver then fired a gun.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called the incident a “terrorist attack.” However, the FBI, which has taken charge of the investigation, has not yet confirmed the motive behind the incident.

Authorities believe the driver aimed to hit as many people as possible. The attack occurred towards the end of New Year’s celebrations, just hours before the AllState Bowl, an American football quarter-final game.

Police did not confirm whether the attacker was in custody or provide details about their condition. Images circulating on social media show several officers firing at the vehicle, while authorities investigate potential explosives found at the scene.

Later in the day, the suspect in the New Orleans NYE attack was identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, who had an ISIS flag.

He was reportedly born and raised in Texas and served in the US Army.

Ignacio Teson

Economist and Financial Analyst

Ignacio Teson is an Economist and Financial Analyst. He has more than 7 years of experience in emerging markets. He worked as an analyst and market operator at brokerage firms in Argentina and Spain.