15 killed, several injured in New Orleans 'act of terrorism', Prez Biden order rigorous probe
PTC News Desk: A horrifying incident was reported on Wednesday in New Orleans as a vehicle reportedly rammed into a crowd at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville.
The suspect in the attack has been identified as US army veteran who served in Afghanistan and reportedly carried a ISIS flag on his truck.
In an official statement, New Orleans Coroner Dwight McKenna said, "As of now, 15 people are deceased. It will take several days to perform all autopsies. Once we complete the autopsies and talk with the next of kin, we will release the identifications of the victims."
The FBI earlier described the attack as "an act of terrorism" and revealed that the driver, Shamsud Din Jabbar, had an ISIS flag and multiple suspected explosive devices in his vehicle. The FBI also added that the vehicle was rented from a car-rental platform called Turo.
Moreover, the FBI had previously stated that it does not believe Shamsud Din Jabbar, the driver who carried out the New Orleans attack, was "solely responsible" for the "act of terrorism."
- With inputs from agencies
