(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a horrific Islamist terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve, a terrorist has killed 15 people and injured dozens more by taking advantage of the fact that the city was replacing its existing barrier system.
See the video below!
A chilling New Year’s Eve in New Orleans turned deadly as a man drove a pickup truck displaying an Islamic State flag into the city’s festivities.
This terrifying act resulted in the tragic loss of 15 lives and injured dozens more. The attack has been confirmed by the FBI as an act of terrorism.
The assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was identified as a 42-year-old U.S. citizen with military experience.
His background includes a tour in Afghanistan, and his chilling social media posts revealed an inspiration from Islamic State ideologies.
Guns, an improvised explosive device, and other explosive materials were discovered in his vehicle, painting a picture of a highly premeditated attack.
“This is not just an act of terrorism. This is evil,” stated New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, capturing the sentiment that many devastated citizens feel.
The chaos spread rapidly on Bourbon Street during the attack, causing turmoil that led to the postponement of a college football playoff game.
Witnesses describe scenes of panic and horror as emergency services rushed to secure the area, AP News reports.
The attacker maneuvered around existing barriers and a police vehicle that were supposed to block unauthorized access to Bourbon Street.
The incident has led to questions about the effectiveness of ongoing security upgrades throughout the city.
City officials had increased their protective measures for New Year’s Eve, acknowledging the heightened international terrorism threat due to global events like the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick confirmed the attacker’s strategic breach, stating, “We did indeed have a plan, but the terrorist defeated it.”
The tragic event underlines the pressing need for robust security measures, especially during construction phases where vulnerabilities can be more pronounced.
The new bollards installed in New Orleans were part of a $40 million safety plan designed to withstand vehicle impacts and protect pedestrian-heavy areas.
However, during the attack, temporary measures using asphalt patches were in place, potentially creating weaknesses that were exploited.
The local police force combined efforts with additional officers from various agencies to curb this horrifying attack.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden condemned the act as “despicable” and expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families.
Copyright 2025, TheLastPatriotNews.com
