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Death Toll Hits 15 in New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack; FBI Investigating as Terrorism

Jan 1, 2025, 10:42 PM

New Orleans authorities report that the death toll from a pickup truck attack has risen to 15. The city's coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, confirmed the updated figure, stating that autopsies are ongoing and are expected to take several days. The attack occurred on New Year's Day when a driver plowed a pickup truck into a crowd in the French Quarter. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. Details about the driver are emerging as authorities continue their investigation. The incident is among the deadliest attacks in the U.S. since 9/11.