FBI Probes New Orleans Attack as Terrorism; 10 Dead, 35 Injured, Suspect Killed

Jan 1, 2025, 02:54 PM

FBI officials have announced that they are investigating the attack in New Orleans as an act of terrorism. The incident involved an individual who drove a vehicle into a crowd, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 35 injuries. The suspect died in a confrontation with police. Earlier, FBI assistant special agent in charge, Aletha Duncan, had stated that the event was not being considered a terrorist incident, but the agency has since updated its position. President Biden confirmed that the FBI is leading the investigation into the attack, stating, 'The FBI is taking the lead in the investigation and is investigating this incident as an act of terrorism.'