New Orleans Terrorist Truck Attack

On New Year's Day, 2025 New Orleans truck attack, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, drove a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street in United States — New Orleans, killing 15 people and injuring over 30. The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, confirming that Jabbar acted alone and was '100% inspired' by the Islamic State group. He had posted videos on Facebook hours before the attack, proclaiming support for the militant group and previewing the violence. Weapons and possible explosive devices were found in his truck and elsewhere in the French Quarter. Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police after the rampage. The attack led to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl college football game between University of Notre Dame and University of Georgia. Victims included Nikyra Dedeaux, Reggie Hunter, Jack Bech, and Nicole Perez. The event has raised concerns about a resurgent international terrorism threat in the United States.