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News in English (USA) / 11.01.2025 / 04:00

Terror Strikes New Orleans: Chaos Unfolds as Attacker Targets Crowds on Bourbon Street

A harrowing incident unfolded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where a terrorist identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar opened fire on police during a chaotic shootout. Bodycam footage released by the New Orleans Police Department shows the suspect firing at officers before they returned fire, ultimately killing him. The attacker, who reportedly had links to ISIS, had chilling plans to kill his family and join the militant group, as revealed in recordings. As investigators continue to piece together the timeline of the January 1 attack, it has been confirmed that 14 individuals were killed, including a former Princeton football star and an aspiring nurse. Community healing efforts are underway, with President Biden visiting the area to honor the victims and address the nation in the aftermath of this tragic event. The attacker’s use of bomb materials, never before seen in the United States, raises further concerns, as does the growing prevalence of such terrorist acts.
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