Bourbon Street terror: Pickup truck plows into crowd, 12 dead, 30+ injured.

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The unthinkable happened in the heart of New Orleans. On what should have been a joyful New Year’s celebration, chaos and terror gripped Bourbon Street. A pickup truck barreled through barricades, mowing down pedestrians before the driver emerged and opened fire. By the time the gunfire stopped, 12 people lay dead, and over 30 were injured. The city’s mayor, LaToya Cantrell, called it what it was—a terrorist attack.

Early January 1, 2025, turned from celebration to nightmare in seconds. The attacker’s intent was chillingly clear. Plowing into a crowded street wasn’t enough; he brought weapons to inflict further carnage. Police confronted the suspect in a harrowing shootout, ultimately neutralizing him, but not before irreparable damage had been done.

Then came the discovery that made this tragedy even darker. Bomb squads uncovered multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) scattered near the scene. Experts detonated at least one of them in a controlled explosion. The presence of these devices wasn’t just a terrifying afterthought—it proved this attack was meticulously planned to maximize death and fear.

🚨#BREAKING: The FBI has officially announced that the New Orleans attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism, following the deaths of 12 people and the injury of 30 others. pic.twitter.com/3oZAssAUdH

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2025

For the families of the 12 who were killed and the dozens hospitalized, life will never be the same. What should have been a day of new beginnings is now stained with unspeakable loss. Bourbon Street, synonymous with celebration, became a grim symbol of vulnerability and violence.

The broader implications are even more unsettling. The attacker’s use of both a vehicle and explosives mirrors disturbing patterns seen in recent years, where everyday objects are weaponized. It’s a reminder that domestic terrorism remains a persistent and evolving threat.

The FBI, in collaboration with local authorities, is piecing together the motives behind this attack. While the investigation unfolds, New Orleans—and the nation—grapples with the reality that such calculated violence can strike at any time.

In times like these, vigilance becomes not just a word but a necessity. The fear is real, the wounds are fresh, and the questions are many. But one thing is clear: the spirit of New Orleans will not be broken, even in the face of terror.

🚨#BREAKING: The Mayor of New Orleans calls the New Year’s Day incident a terrorist attack after a pickup truck plowed into a crowd followed by gunfire leaving 12 dead with Improvised explosive device being discovered ⁰⁰📌#NewOrleans l #Louisiana

Just moments ago, during a… pic.twitter.com/vOehS5k9wY

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2025

🚨🇺🇸REPORTS OF "MULTIPLE FATALITIES" IN NEW ORLEANS CROWD ATTACK

WGNO's reporter at the scene claims that several people were killed after a driver plowed their SUV into crowds celebrating New Year in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

After crashing, the driver got out of the… https://t.co/Bv29DjNtz6 pic.twitter.com/bQx9HpwF9o

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 1, 2025

This is reportedly the truck used in the terror attack overnight in New Orleans that kllled 12 and injured 30.

What are the odds the FBI knew the suspect? pic.twitter.com/KB4IveHAJ9

— Being Libertarian (@beinlibertarian) January 1, 2025

🚨🇺🇸FBI FINDS BOMB IN NEW ORLEANS AFTER BOURBON STREET ATTACK

The FBI has discovered an improvised explosive device near the scene of the Bourbon Street vehicle attack that killed 12 and injured 30.

Authorities have not yet determined if the device is viable, but the discovery… https://t.co/sMRxo9R0mv pic.twitter.com/rtmlshdrlc

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 1, 2025

🚨🇺🇸CONTROLLED EXPLOSION AFTER NEW ORLEANS ATTACK

Bomb squads have carried out at least one controlled explosion of suspected bombs left by the attacker in New Orleans.

Several devices have been found near the area of the attack as teams work to assess their viability. https://t.co/4dD6YVes3g pic.twitter.com/n1up1WbCuE

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 1, 2025