Terrorist In Car Kills 10, Wounds 30 In New Orleans

That the authorities are not releasing information on the perpetrator means they are most likely either gender confused or an Islamist

‘Terrorist Attack’ — 10 Dead, 30 Injured After Car Crashes into Bourbon Street Revelers

Multiple reports of mass casualties in New Orleans were emerging early New Year’s Day after news outlets indicated a pickup truck drove into a group of revelers on Bourbon Street.

The identity of the driver or possible motive(s) has not been made public by local police.

Ten people were killed and 30 injured after the incident in the historic French Quarter, according to NOLA Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness agency.

The injured had been taken to five local hospitals. (snip)

At around 3:15 a.m. the vehicle, described as an SUV, reportedly drove headlong into pedestrians at the intersection between Bourbon Street and Iberville, WGNO reported. (snip)

After ramming the crowd, the suspected driver reportedly jumped out of a truck and began firing a weapon, CBS News reported.

The police shot back, with two being injured. The truck itself has Texas tags, mostly likely not a rental. The suspect is reportedly dead. So, why no information about them?

BREAKING:

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the city has been hit by a ”terrorist attack and that the situation is still “very active” with people told to avoid 8 blocks near Bourbon Street.

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But

(Fox News) However, FBI Special Agent Aletha Duncan said the incident is “not a terrorist attack” in comments delivered after the mayor spoke.

Local police have stated that what they witnessed was a very intentional act. Interesting that the FBI immediately downplayed the terrorism aspect. Especially since

(CNN) As the investigation continues into the deadly scene of a truck mowing through pedestrians in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, federal law enforcement agents are also checking on possible improvised explosives at the scene.

“There were improvised explosive devices that was found, and we are working on confirming if it’s a viable device or not,” said Alethea Duncan, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the FBI’s New Orleans office.

In all seriousness, everyone plays fast and loose with deeming something a terrorist attack when it can just be mass murder not meant for political change, but, the FBI saying “nope, not terrorism” hours after the event seems shady.

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