Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said authorities are working to “bring to justice those who may have been involved in this incident” following the horrifying attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the New Year. said in Wednesday's update, hinting at more. One person may be involved.
“This is a fluid situation and we are working with numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure a complete and thorough investigation to bring those who may have been involved in this incident to justice. Landry said, strongly suggesting that multiple investigative agencies were involved. This person may have been involved in the attack, which killed at least 10 people and injured another 35.
“We are aware of the tourists in our area and are asking everyone to avoid the French Quarter as this investigation is ongoing,” he continued.
“We understand the concerns of our community and want to reassure everyone that the safety of the French Quarter and the city of New Orleans remains our top priority,” the governor added.
His remarks came ahead of a scheduled press conference about the attack, which is now being investigated as an act of terrorism despite initial confusion by the FBI. The FBI said in a statement that it was “working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism,” which President Joe Biden confirmed.
The suspect drove his truck through the crowd before opening fire. identified The role of Shamsud Din Jabbar. Nola.com reported that the 42-year-old suspect also had an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) flag on his truck.
New Orleans police are scheduled to release an update on what they are calling a “terrorist incident” at 2 p.m. ET.
This story is developing.
