Recent Updates on New Orleans Truck Attack and FBI Investigation

The city of New Orleans is reeling after a tragic incident on Bourbon Street, where a vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The FBI is now investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, as they confirmed that an ISIS flag was found on the vehicle involved in the attack.

Officials have identified the suspect responsible for the deadly car attack, and President Trump has condemned the act as an “act of pure evil.” Witnesses on Bourbon Street shared harrowing accounts of the scene, with one witness stating that people were “dead right in front of us.”

In response to the attack, the Sugar Bowl game has been delayed, and federal officials are providing support to the city of New Orleans. President Biden has been briefed on the situation and has spoken to the mayor about federal assistance.

The incident has left the city in shock, as officials confirm that the vehicle deliberately plowed into the crowd. As the investigation continues, the community is coming together to support those affected by this senseless act of violence.