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Another vehicular mass casualty event has been reported, this one in New Orleans. Dozens have been injured and killed. More to follow in this thread.
CNN is covering with live updates.
“We do know that the city of New Orleans was impacted by a terrorist attack,” Cantrell said, noting the incident is still under investigation.
Shortly later, an FBI agent told reporters, “This is not a terrorist event.” It was not immediately clear why the mayor and the FBI had differing information.
This is purportedly a photo of the perp but it appears fake to me.
The Ford Lightning with Texas plates may be a rental.
Western Standard: Local media identified the killer as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar.
New: There are now multiple suspects
@JackPosobiec – Hearing Jabbar was reported twice to his Army COC for Islamic extremist views and they were too scared of causing a racial and religious issue to address. Plus, ISIS flag confirmed.… Andy Ngo uncovered further photos of Jabbar. He was a father and a veteran. He was also selling weapons.
The Louisiana Governor has declared a state of emergency.
@nicksortor
🚨 JUST IN: Investigators have reviewed a video of 3 men and a women placing EXPLOSIVES around the French Quarter in New Orleans, per AP That video has not been released to the public.