- The FBI has named the driver of the vehicle that plowed through the crowd on Bourbon Street as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran from Texas. He was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police
- Authorities have now said that 15 people were killed in the attack and at least 35 others were injured. It is being investigated as an act of terrorism
- Authorities continue to investigate whether Jabbar, the primary suspect, acted alone or had help
- CBS news reports that Jabbar rented an Airbnb in New Orleans. A fire broke out on Wednesday but it is not clear if there was a link with the attack
- The FBI said an Islamic State flag was found in the vehicle used in the attack, as well as weapons and a potential improvised explosive device. They also said that potential improvised explosive devices were found in the French Quarter area of New Orleans where the attack took place
- Details of the suspects motive have yet to be announced by investigators. The FBI is working to determine whether the suspect had any potential affiliations with the group or other terrorist organisations
Bourbon Street reopens as FBI says New Orleans attacker appeared to act alone
The famous party street prepares to welcome back patrons less than two days after a pickup truck rammed into a New Year's crowd, killing 14 and injuring dozens.
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And in a separate incident.
Police probe if blast at Trump hotel is linked to New Orleans attack
President Biden said "any possible connection" was being investigated, but "thus far, there is nothing to report".
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