New Orleans attack in photos: 15 killed and ISIS flag found in truck

New Orleans attack: According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the incident is being investigated as "an act of terrorism."

Updated on: Jan 02, 2025 10:38 AM IST

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A black flag with white lettering lies on the ground rolled up behind a pickup truck that a man drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday morning, (AP photo)

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At least 15 people were killed and over thirty others were injured when a pickup truck driver ploughed into a group of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans' busy French Quarter neighbourhood early on New Year's Day, according to authorities. A gunfight with the police resulted in the suspect's death. (AP photo)

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The FBI stated that it does not think the driver acted alone and is looking into the attack as a terrorist act. The incident on Wednesday took place on Bourbon Street, which is renowned across the world as one of the most popular locations for New Year's Eve celebrations. (AP photo)

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Police attend the scene where a pickup truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, After the attack, the game has been rescheduled until Thursday afternoon. (REUTERS)

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According to the FBI, authorities also discovered possible explosive devices in the French Quarter. Three men and a woman were seen setting one of many homemade explosive devices in the surveillance film. (AFP photo)

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The FBI is attempting to ascertain whether Jabbar has any affiliations with terrorist groups. During a press briefing, Alethea Duncan, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI's New Orleans field office, stated that the organisation does not think Jabbar did it alone. (AP photo)

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Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, 42, a Texas Army veteran and US citizen, was identified by the FBI as the driver. According to the FBI, a flag that symbolises the Islamic State organisation was discovered on the trailer hitch of the car (Reuters photo)