US - Louisiana: Act of terrorism on Bourbon Street. New Years Day 2025

[Mary Wilson]

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[sharon sanders]

We offer our condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy including the entire New Orleans region.

Unfortunately there are so many public safety issues that Ready.gov has a checklist for these types of events:

Attacks in Crowded and Public Spaces

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Prepare Before



Survive During



Be Safe After



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Take steps to prepare and protect yourself and help others in the event of a mass attack.

Types of Mass Attacks

• Individuals using firearms to cause mass casualties (active shooter).
• Individuals using a vehicle to cause mass casualties.
• Individuals using homemade bombs to cause mass casualties.
• Other methods used in mass attacks may include knives, fires, drones or other weapons.

Prepare BEFORE

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• Stay alert. Always be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.
• If you see something, say something® to local authorities. That includes suspicious packages, people behaving strangely or someone using strange communications.
• Observe warning signs. Signs might include unusual or violent communications, substance abuse, expressed anger or intent to cause harm. These warning signs may increase over time.
• Have an exit plan. Identify exits and areas to hide wherever you go, including work, school and special events.
• Learn lifesaving skills. Take trainings such as You Are the Help Until Help Arrives and first aid to assist the wounded before help arrives.

Survive DURING: Run, Hide, Fight

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Run to Safety

• Seek safety. Getting away from the attacker is the top priority.
• Leave your belongings behind and get away.
• Call 9-1-1 when you are safe and describe the attacker, location and weapons.

Cover and Hide

• Cover and hide if you can’t evacuate. Find a place to hide out of view of the attacker and put a solid barrier between yourself and the threat if possible.
• Lock and block doors, close blinds and turn off lights.
• Keep silent.

Defend, Disrupt, Fight

• Fight only as a last resort. When you can’t run or cover, attempt to disrupt the attack or disable the attacker.
• Be aggressive and commit to your actions.
• Recruit others to ambush the attacker with makeshift weapons such as chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, books, etc.
• Be prepared to cause severe or lethal injury to the attacker.

Help the Wounded

• Take care of yourself first and then, if you are able, help the wounded get to safety and provide immediate care. Call 9-1-1 when it is safe for you to do so.

Be Safe AFTER

When Law Enforcement Arrives

• Remain calm and follow instructions.
• Keep hands visible and empty.
• Report to designated areas to provide information and get help.
• Follow law enforcement’s instructions and evacuate in the direction they tell you to go. Listen to law enforcement for information about the situation. Share updates as you can with family and friends.

Consider Seeking Professional Help


Be mindful of your mental health. If needed, seek help for you and your family to cope with the trauma.

Related Content

• RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.® Surviving an Active Shooter Event (Video)
• Active Shooter Information Sheet (PDF)
• If you see something say something® (DHS)
• Active Shooter Preparedness Resources (DHS)
• Active Shooter Preparedness Resources Translated (DHS)
• Protective Actions Research for Active Shooter

Last Updated: 12/13/2023

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[Commonground]

Death toll from New Orleans vehicle attack rises to 15, coroner says
Excerpts:

Local media reports names of some victimspublished at 16:53

16:53
We are starting to learn the names of some of the victims of the New Orleans attack through local and US media reports.

The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate reports that 18-year-old Nikyra Dedeaux, 37-year-old Reggie Hunter, and 27-year-old Tiger Bech were among those who died.

The Associated Press also spoke to a friend of Dedeaux's who witnessed the tragedy.

A University of Georgia student was critically injured, according to a statement from the school's president, Jere W Morehead.

Two Israeli citizens were among those injured in the attack, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also posted on X.



Authorities discovered guns and explosives in vehicle, AP reportspublished at 17:09

17:09
The Associated Press reports that authorities found guns and pipe bombs in the vehicle, according to a Louisiana State Police bulletin the outlet obtained.

The bulletin describes devices that were concealed inside coolers and wired for remote detonation. A remote control was also discovered.


Death toll rises to 15, New Orleans coroner sayspublished at 17:28

17:28BREAKING
We've just had an update from the New Orleans coroner, who has confirmed that the number of people killed in the attack has risen from 10 to 15.


https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn4x88455qpt

[Commonground]

Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15; FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Updated 5:51 PM EST, January 1, 2025
Excerpt:

Investigators found multiple improvised explosive devices, including two pipe bombs that were concealed within coolers and wired for remote detonation, according to a Louisiana State Police intelligence bulletin obtained by the Associated Press.
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“We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible,” FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan said at a news conference.

Deadly explosions also rocked Honolulu on New Year’s Eve and Las Vegas hours after the New Orleans attack, though authorities have not said if they’re related.

continued: https://apnews.com/article/new-orlea...8ba6f5f0583eca

[Mary Wilson]

Sugar Bowl postponed: New Orleans truck attack pushes Georgia vs. Notre Dame game to Thursday

3 hrs ago
By Will Backus & Brandon Marcello

In the wake of a New Year's attack on Bourbon Street that resulted in at least 15 deaths, the scheduled Sugar Bowl matchup for Wednesday night has been postponed, New Orleans district attorney Jason Williams told CBS's WWL-TV. The College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between 2-seed Georgia and 7-seed Notre Dame is now scheduled to be played Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The game will kick off at 4 p.m. ET. ...

There will be more details on that in the coming hours."

A 24-hour delay would mean an 8:45 p.m. ET kickoff at Jan. 2. ...

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/sugar-bowl-postponed-new-orleans-truck-attack-pushes-georgia-vs-notre-dame-game-to-thursday/

[Mary Wilson]

Washington, D.C.
FBI National Press Office

January 1, 2025
FBI Statement on the Attack in New Orleans

... The FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we are working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism. We are aggressively running down all leads to identify any possible associates of the subject.

The FBI has set up a digital tip line, and we ask anyone with information or video of the incident to submit them to www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetattack or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-statement-on-the-attack-in-new-orleans