New Orleans Carnage: Terror Strikes French Quarter

On New Year's Day, a driver caused havoc in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing 10 and injuring over 30 by driving a truck into a crowd. Identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the attack is under investigation as an act of terrorism with possible ties to extremist organizations.

A driver wreaked havoc in New Orleans' French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people by ramming a pickup truck into a crowd before police shot him dead, authorities confirmed.

The FBI is treating the incident as an act of terrorism following the discovery of an Islamic State group flag in the vehicle. The driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen from Texas, opened fire on officers after stopping the vehicle, resulting in his death.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick have condemned the incident as a terrorist attack. The investigation continues as officers strive to uncover any connections to other potential suspects.

(With inputs from agencies.)