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President Joe Biden makes a statement on the latest developments in New Orleans from Camp David, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) US President Joe Biden expressed his grief for the victims of the New Orleans shooting and the ongoing investigation by the FBI. The FBI reports that the killer was an American citizen, born in Texas, who served in the US Army and Reserve. The year began violently in America as a man drove deliberately at high speed into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and wounding more than 35.
Here is what we know so far: The assailant, as yet unidentified by police, drove a white Ford pickup truck into throngs of people celebrating the New Year in the French Quarter, the Louisiana city's most iconic tourist district, around 3:15 am (0915 GMT). He crashed the vehicle, then opened fire and died in a shootout with police, who said he drove trying to hit as many people as possible. At least 10 people died in the assault and more than 35 were wounded, according to New Orleans police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.
The assailant also shot and wounded two police officers, who are described as being in stable condition. US President Joe Biden said, "To all the families of those who are killed, to all those who are injured, to all the people of New Orleans who are grieving today, I want you to know I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.
We're going to stand with you as you mourn and as you heal in the weeks to come...
The FBI is leading the investigation to determine what happened, why it happened and whether there was any continuing threat to public safety. Here's what we know so far. The FBI has reported to me, the killer was an American citizen, born in Texas.
He served in the United States Army on active duty for many years. He also served in the Army Reserve until a few years ago. The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill.
The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle which he rented to conduct this attack. Possible explosives were found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were found nearby..
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FBI believes more than one involved in New Orleans attack We do not believe that Shamsud Din Jabbar was solely responsible for the Bourbon Street attack. We're aggressively running down every lead, including those of his known associates. That's why we need the public's help.
We’re asking if anybody has had any interaction with Shamsud Din Jabbar in the last 72 hours, contact us. Anyone who has information, video or pictures, provide it to the FBI: FBI Agent Alethea Duncan US President Joe Biden expresses grief over New Orleans attack US President Joe Biden says, "..
.To all the families of those who are killed, to all those who are injured, to all the people of New Orleans who are grieving today, I want you to know I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.
We're going to stand with you as you mourn and as you heal in the weeks to come...
The FBI is leading the investigation to determine what happened, why it happened and whether there was any continuing threat to public safety. Here's what we know so far. The FBI has reported to me, the killer was an American citizen, born in Texas.
He served in the United States Army on active duty for many years. He also served in the Army Reserve until a few years ago. The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill.
The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle which he rented to conduct this attack. Possible explosives were found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were found nearby..
.The investigation is continuing to be active and no one should jump to conclusions..
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