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A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 15 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday's attack turned festive Bourbon Street into macabre mayhem. The FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism and said it does not believe the driver acted alone. An Islamic State group flag was found on the vehicle's trailer hitch, the FBI said.>> THE LATEST: What we know about the deadly terror attackAlabama politicians are posting statements in response to the attack.Posts on social mediaStatementsSen. Katie Britt“The terrorist attack in New Orleans was an act of unbridled evil. We continue to pray for the victims’ loved ones and the survivors, as well as the brave law enforcement officers who rushed toward danger in selfless service to their fellow Americans. The American people deserve transparency and accountability as the pursuit of justice proceeds. As Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I have requested a formal briefing from DHS and FBI and that a briefing be made available to all Senators. With the 119th Congress beginning Friday, we must work nonstop to get President Trump’s national security team in place without delay."
A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 15 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.
More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday's attack turned festive Bourbon Street into macabre mayhem. The FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism and said it does not believe the driver acted alone. An Islamic State group flag was found on the vehicle's trailer hitch, the FBI said.
>> THE LATEST: What we know about the deadly terror attack
Alabama politicians are posting statements in response to the attack.
Posts on social media
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My heart goes out to the entire New Orleans community after last night’s attack. There is no place for such horrific violence in our nation. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and all who were injured.
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) January 1, 2025This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Last night’s attack in New Orleans was pure evil.
Please join me in praying for the victims and their families.
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The terrorist attack in New Orleans last night was a horrifying act of evil. The American people deserve answers about what led to this attack.
My prayers are with law enforcement, the victims, and their families during this difficult time.
Statements
Sen. Katie Britt
“The terrorist attack in New Orleans was an act of unbridled evil. We continue to pray for the victims’ loved ones and the survivors, as well as the brave law enforcement officers who rushed toward danger in selfless service to their fellow Americans. The American people deserve transparency and accountability as the pursuit of justice proceeds. As Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I have requested a formal briefing from DHS and FBI and that a briefing be made available to all Senators. With the 119th Congress beginning Friday, we must work nonstop to get President Trump’s national security team in place without delay."
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