New Orleans latest: Car 'plows' into crowd on busy Bourbon Street with at least one dead
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2 days, 18 hours ago

New Orleans latest: Car 'plows' into crowd on busy Bourbon Street with at least one dead

The Independent  

✕ Close Police at scene of New Orleans fatal crash after reports of car driving into crowd The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ten people have been killed after a car plowed into a crowd of people in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Witness accounts recalled a truck crashing into a crowd at high speed before the driver got out and started firing a weapon, with police returning fire, CBS reported. They said they saw a “truck crashing through the barricades” before seeing it “run into a crowd” and “people flying as it hit them”.

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Live updates: New Orleans truck attack, memorial on Bourbon Street for victims
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55 years ago

Live updates: New Orleans truck attack, memorial on Bourbon Street for victims

CNN  

This picture taken from a balcony of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans hotel shows law enforcement gathering around the suspect pickup truck. Paul S. The new year was just three hours old when a pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street – the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. “Everything the car is hitting, it’s getting thrown – it’s …

New Orleans inches toward normalcy while mourning victims of deadly New Year's rampage
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1 day, 6 hours ago

New Orleans inches toward normalcy while mourning victims of deadly New Year's rampage

India Today  

NEW ORLEANS: Street performers and football fans returned to New Orleans streets as the city inched back toward normalcy while mourning victims of the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a pickup truck into revelers. On the same block where the attack took place, trombone player and lifelong New Orleans resident Jonas Green said it was …

‘The screams, you can’t unhear that’: New Orleans revelery ends in shock and mourning in night of horror
1 day, 13 hours ago

‘The screams, you can’t unhear that’: New Orleans revelery ends in shock and mourning in night of horror

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The screams — you can’t unhear that.” open …

Investigators piece together a motive in New Orleans in New Year's Day attack
2 days, 6 hours ago

Investigators piece together a motive in New Orleans in New Year's Day attack

NPR  

Investigators piece together a motive in New Orleans in New Year's Day attack LEILA FADEL, HOST: First, we get an update on an attack in New Orleans, where a pickup plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. So let's go to Drew Hawkins of the Gulf States Newsroom, who is in New Orleans. There's also frustration with the city of …

New Orleans attack: Death count reaches 15, dozens reported injured
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2 days, 6 hours ago

New Orleans attack: Death count reaches 15, dozens reported injured

India TV News  

In what unfolded as a tragedy for New Orleans as a man drove a pickup truck into crowds of revellers early Wednesday, the death count has gone up to 15 while leaving dozens injured in a horrifying attack near the iconic Bourbon Street. Authorities are now investigating potential ties between the suspect, a 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas, and the …

A visual timeline of the New Year’s attack that left at least 14 dead in New Orleans
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2 days, 6 hours ago

A visual timeline of the New Year’s attack that left at least 14 dead in New Orleans

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic images and disturbing content. New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street devolved into a grisly crime scene just hours into the new year as a driver plowed a three-ton pickup truck through crowds of holiday revelers, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens of others in what the FBI is investigating as a possible act …

A visual timeline of the New Year’s attack that left at least 14 dead in New Orleans
Trending News
2 days, 6 hours ago

A visual timeline of the New Year’s attack that left at least 14 dead in New Orleans

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic images and disturbing content. New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street devolved into a grisly crime scene just hours into the new year as a driver plowed a three-ton pickup truck through crowds of holiday revelers, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens of others in what the FBI is investigating as a possible act …

Watch again: New Orleans Police give update after gunman drives car into crowd and opens fire
2 days, 11 hours ago

Watch again: New Orleans Police give update after gunman drives car into crowd and opens fire

The Independent  

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What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans’ French Quarter that killed 10
2 days, 12 hours ago

What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans’ French Quarter that killed 10

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities say the driver …

Driver rams New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 10
2 days, 12 hours ago

Driver rams New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 10

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW ORLEANS — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said. The driver was killed in a firefight with police following the attack around 3:15 a.m. in an area teeming with New …

The Latest: FBI investigating ‘act of terrorism’ in New Orleans on New Year’s Day
2 days, 12 hours ago

The Latest: FBI investigating ‘act of terrorism’ in New Orleans on New Year’s Day

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A driver behind the wheel …

New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans: FBI explores ’terrorism’ link: 10 must-know details
2 days, 12 hours ago

New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans: FBI explores ’terrorism’ link: 10 must-know details

Live Mint  

A truck crashed into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter on New Year's Eve, killing 10 and injuring over 35. 10 essential details about the New Orleans New Year’s Eve truck crash 1) The incident A man drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans’ French Quarter early on Wednesday, killing at least …

New Orleans truck crash: Suspect killed in shootout; police says attacker ‘hell-bent on creating carnage’
2 days, 16 hours ago

New Orleans truck crash: Suspect killed in shootout; police says attacker ‘hell-bent on creating carnage’

Live Mint  

The suspect involved in the New Orleans truck crash, which resulted in 10 deaths and 30 injuries on New Year's Day, was killed following a firefight with police, according to law enforcement sources who spoke to the AP. Differing views on the nature of the attack At a news conference, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell referred to the killings as …

What we know after a driver crashes into pedestrians on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, killing 10
2 days, 16 hours ago

What we know after a driver crashes into pedestrians on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, killing 10

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered on New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people and injuring 30 other revelers. The attack occurred on Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year’s Eve parties, and with crowds …

New Orleans mass killing: Everything we know about the driver who plowed into Bourbon Street crowd killing 10
2 days, 17 hours ago

New Orleans mass killing: Everything we know about the driver who plowed into Bourbon Street crowd killing 10

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Bourbon …

Driver rams New Year’s revellers in New Orleans, killing 10; FBI investigating as ’act of terrorism’
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Driver rams New Year’s revellers in New Orleans, killing 10; FBI investigating as ’act of terrorism’

The Hindu  

A driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people and injuring 35 others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism. The driver was killed in a firefight with police following the attack around 3.15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street in the city’s bustling French Quarter, …

New Orleans Attack: 10 people killed, over 30 injured after high speed truck rams into crowd
2 days, 18 hours ago

New Orleans Attack: 10 people killed, over 30 injured after high speed truck rams into crowd

Live Mint  

New Orleans Truck Attack: A tragic incident came to light on Wednesday in which a truck at high speed rammed into a crowd of people celebrating the new year on the Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter. As many as 10 people died in the New Orleans truck attack while over 30 were injured. New Orleans truck attack happened …

Watch live: Police update on New Orleans Bourbon Street crash as SUV plows into New Year revelers
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Watch live: Police update on New Orleans Bourbon Street crash as SUV plows into New Year revelers

The Independent  

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At least 14 killed in New Orleans after driver intentionally rams into crowd on Bourbon Street
55 years ago

At least 14 killed in New Orleans after driver intentionally rams into crowd on Bourbon Street

CNN  

Wednesday’s truck attack in New Orleans follows a long history of assailants turning cars and trucks into weapons. Al Qaeda’s branch in Yemen published a 2010 article called “The Ultimate Mowing Machine,” encouraging followers to “mow down the enemies of Allah.” It promoted the use of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks because “the stronger the better.” “To achieve maximum carnage, you need …

Multiple people feared dead after car ‘plows into crowd’ in New Orleans on New Year’s Day
Top News
2 days, 19 hours ago

Multiple people feared dead after car ‘plows into crowd’ in New Orleans on New Year’s Day

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Multiple people are feared …

Photos: Scenes after the attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street
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3 days, 6 hours ago

Photos: Scenes after the attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street

NPR  

Photos: Scenes after the attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street toggle caption Gerald Herbert/AP The FBI is calling it terrorism after 15 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man driving a truck barreled through a crowd of people in New Orleans during New Year's eve holiday celebrations. New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says the driver was …

15 killed after truck rams crowd in US's New Orleans, suspect shot dead
3 days, 6 hours ago

15 killed after truck rams crowd in US's New Orleans, suspect shot dead

India Today  

At least 15 people were killed and over 30 others were injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of people in central New Orleans on Wednesday morning, according to reports. The vehicle, reportedly a truck, crashed into a crowd at high speed, and the driver reportedly exited and began firing a weapon, news agency Reuters reported. Police engaged in …

At least 15 killed, 30 injured as driver crashes truck into New Orleans crowd
3 days, 6 hours ago

At least 15 killed, 30 injured as driver crashes truck into New Orleans crowd

ABC  

At least 15 people have been killed and another 30 injured after a driver crashed a pick-up truck into a crowd of New Year's revellers in the US city of New Orleans, with the FBI believing he did not act alone. City officials said the incident took place about 3:15am, local time, on New Year's Day, in the city's famed …

Driver tried to 'run over as many as possible', then fired: All about US attack
3 days, 6 hours ago

Driver tried to 'run over as many as possible', then fired: All about US attack

India Today  

A joyous New Year's Eve celebration at the French Quarter in New Orleans took a tragic turn early on Wednesday after a pickup truck rammed a crowd of revellers on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 35. The incident, which took place at around 3.15 am along Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest …

At least 15 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans
3 days, 6 hours ago

At least 15 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans

Al Jazeera  

A deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans has brought chaos and mourning to the New Year’s Day celebrations in the Louisiana city, with authorities investigating the incident as an act of “terrorism”. At least 15 people were killed when a Ford pickup truck slammed into the early-morning crowds on Bourbon Street, in the heart of the French Quarter, one of …

At least 15 killed in New Orleans truck attack
3 days, 6 hours ago

At least 15 killed in New Orleans truck attack

Al Jazeera  

New Orleans police say the suspect was killed after exchanging gunfire with police and attempting to flee. “This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could,” New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said: “We’re hunting some bad people down.” The FBI said it was conducting search warrants in New …

1 dead, 9 injured in New Orleans drive-by shootings
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 dead, 9 injured in New Orleans drive-by shootings

CNN  

CNN — One person was killed and nine others were injured in two shootings during a popular New Orleans second-line parade on Sunday, according to New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. The superintendent said New Orleans Police “have had a history” with this second-line and “added officers to this event, knowing that it had a potential for violence” “It’s a …

Three people killed in separate traffic accidents in South L.A. on Thanksgiving Day
1 year, 1 month ago

Three people killed in separate traffic accidents in South L.A. on Thanksgiving Day

LA Times  

Jonathan Oliveros, 35, lights a candle at a sidewalk memorial for Alma Letecia Aragon and her 8-year-old daughter, who were struck by a driver near the intersection of Western Avenue near 83rd Street on Thanksgiving Day. At least three people were killed by speeding or inebriated drivers in South Los Angeles on Thursday, marking the deadliest Thanksgiving Day in the …

Eight people hospitalised after road rage shooting leads to fiery car crash in Colorado
1 year, 4 months ago

Eight people hospitalised after road rage shooting leads to fiery car crash in Colorado

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A probable road rage …

Shooting on New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street leaves five injured
3 years, 8 months ago

Shooting on New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street leaves five injured

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five people were injured …

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