The FBI is calling the attack on Bourbon Street yesterday “an act of terrorism.” At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured when a truck plowed through a crowd in the New Orleans hot-spot in the early hours of the New Year.
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia added the suspect pledged his support for ISIS on social media just hours before the attack and they believe he acted alone.
At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured when a truck plowed through a crowd in the New Orleans hot-spot just after New Year’s. The FBI says, based on its investigation, a lone wolf and suspected ISIS sympathizer is behind the attack and they believe he acted alone.
The deceased suspect is identified as Shamshud-Din Jabbar, a U.S.-born citizen and Army veteran.
The Sugar Bowl will be played in New Orleans this afternoon after being postponed due to yesterday’s deadly attack on Bourbon Street.