The attack happened at around 3.15am local time on Wednesday along Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year's Eve parties.
The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism and said a flag of the so-called Islamic State group was found in the vehicle. Officials identified the driver as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a US citizen from Texas.
Investigators are working to determine his potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organisations.
Jabbar was killed in a firefight with police following the attack in an area teeming with New Year revellers.
A photo circulated among law enforcement officials showed a bearded Jabbar wearing camouflage next to the truck after he was killed by police. Investigators recovered a handgun and an ARstyle rifle after the shootout, a law enforcement official said.
The FBI said a potential improvised explosive device was located in the vehicle and other potential explosive devices were also located in the French Quarter.
At a news conference, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the incident as a "terrorist attack" and the city's police chief said the act was clearly intentional. Police Commissioner ...
The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism and said a flag of the so-called Islamic State group was found in the vehicle. Officials identified the driver as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a US citizen from Texas.
Investigators are working to determine his potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organisations.
Jabbar was killed in a firefight with police following the attack in an area teeming with New Year revellers.
A photo circulated among law enforcement officials showed a bearded Jabbar wearing camouflage next to the truck after he was killed by police. Investigators recovered a handgun and an ARstyle rifle after the shootout, a law enforcement official said.
The FBI said a potential improvised explosive device was located in the vehicle and other potential explosive devices were also located in the French Quarter.
At a news conference, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the incident as a "terrorist attack" and the city's police chief said the act was clearly intentional. Police Commissioner ...
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