New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of life
Associated PressNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans mourned, wept and danced at a vigil Saturday evening along the famous thoroughfare where a man rammed a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revelers who were there to celebrate the new year. Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. President Joe Biden planned to travel to New Orleans with first lady Jill Biden on Monday to “grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack.” Investigation continues Authorities on Friday continued investigating the attack, including Jabbar’s motives. Investigators searching Jabbar’s rental truck found a transmitter intended to trigger the two bombs, the FBI said in a statement Friday, adding that there were bomb-making materials at the New Orleans home he rented. Other law enforcement agencies helped city officers provide extra security, said Reese Harper, a New Orleans police spokesperson.
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