Terror Strikes Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day

A tragic event unfolded on New Year's Day in the French Quarter of New Orleans when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, carried an ISIS flag in the vehicle and was fatally shot by police after engaging in a shootout. Investigators are treating the incident as a terrorist attack and are probing the discovery of explosive devices at the scene. Despite the horror, New Orleans' resilient community is determined to heal and rebuild, with its rich culture and iconic attractions like swamp tours and historic tours offering solace.