Truck crashes into New Orleans New Year's Eve crowd
Jan. 1, 2025Updated Jan. 2, 2025, 9:31 p.m. ET

Clutching a bouquet of flowers, a woman is overcome with emotion at a memorial for the victims of the Jan. 1, 2025, terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
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Law enforcement officers stand atop an armored vehicle outside the entrance to Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Jan. 2, 2025, following a New YearÕs Day terror attack.
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Candles honoring the dead flicker in the evening air on Jan. 2, 2025 near Bourbon Street in New Orleans following a terror attack early on New YearÕs Day.
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On Jan. 2, 2025, artist Roberto Marquez comforts a woman at a memorial he built to honor the victims of the Jan. 1, 2025, terror attack on Bourbon Street.
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Helped by coworker Kori Breyer, a woman who asked not to be identified is overcome with emotion as she approaches a memorial for the victims of the Jan. 1, 2025, terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
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A truck cleans Bourbon Street in the French Quarter on Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, following a terrorist attack on Jan. 1. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry inspects Bourbon Street in the French Quarter on Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, following a terrorist attack on Jan. 1. At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured on Jan. 1 when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (2nd R) inspects Bourbon Street in the French Quarter on Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, following a terrorist attack on Jan. 1. At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured on Jan. 1 when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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A tourist carries his luggage down a blocked-off street in the French Quarter after an attack by a man driving a truck down Bourbon Street the day before, early on Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Members of the National Guard walk through the French Quarter on Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, following a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on Jan. 1. At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured on Jan.1 when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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A police drone flies near Bourbon Street in the French Quarter on Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, following a terrorist attack on Jan. 1. At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured on Jan. 1 when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP Via Getty ImagesA member of the Army National Guard secures Bourbon Street near the site where people were killed by a man driving a truck in an attack during New Year's celebrations, in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, 2025.
Octavio Jones, REUTERSSamantha McGovern ties a bouquet of flowers to a security barrier, following an attack where people were killed by a man driving a truck into a crowd during New Year's celebrations, in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, 2025.
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A few Georgia Bulldog fans filming an taking pictures at the scene of a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans walk past the scene of a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street on Jan. 1, 2025.
Stephen Lew, Imagn ImagesU.S. President Joe Biden pauses as he delivers remarks regarding an attack in New Orleans where a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day, at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland on January 1, 2025.
Ken Cedeno, REUTERSEdward Bruski prays near the French Quarter, where 10 people were killed by a man driving a truck during New Years celebrations, in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, 2025.
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News media gather on Canal St in New Orleans following Terrorist attack on Bourbon St. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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All side streets are blocked leading into the mass casualty area for law enforcement to investigate the scene on Jan. 1, 2025 in New Orleans.
Stephen Lew, Imagn ImagesMedia and community members observe a law enforcement officer blockade from the intersection of TC Jester and Hugh Road on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. The FBI and Harris County deputies were involved in a search connected with Wednesday's attack in New Orleans.
Annie Mulligan, Special To American-Statesman/ USA TODAT NetworkLaw enforcement agents, including members of the FBI and Harris County Sheriff's Office stand guard outside a home on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston.The FBI and Harris County deputies were involved in a search connected with Wednesday's attack in New Orleans.
Annie Mulligan, Special To American-Statesman/ USA TODAT NetworkLaw enforcement agents, including members of the FBI and Harris County Sheriff's Office, stand guard outside a home on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. The FBI and Harris County deputies were involved in a search connected with Wednesday's attack in New Orleans.
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Mayor Latoya Cantrell speaking at press conference on New Year Day following Terrorist attack on Bourbon St. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry speaking at press conference on New Year Day following Terrorist attack on Bourbon St. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick speaking at press conference on New Year Day following Terrorist attack on Bourbon St. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies work the scene on Bourbon Street after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies on the corner of Canal and Bourbon Street investigate after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day in New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies work the scene on Bourbon Street after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies on the corner of Canal and Bourbon Street investigate after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day in New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025.
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The Orleans Parish Coroner van returns to the scene on Bourbon Street after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement.
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Local and national media all lined up covering the scene of a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street in New Orleans on on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies work the scene on Bourbon Street after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies work the scene in the French Quarter after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement.
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies work the scene on Bourbon Street after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement.
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A view of police standing on Canal Street at Bourbon Street after an apparent attack during New Year's Eve celebrations in New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025.
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A view down Bourbon Street showing a crashed white pickup truck after an apparent attack during New Year's Eve celebrations in New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025.
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FBI investigators arrive at the scene where the white Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into a work lift after allegedly driving into a crowd of New Year's revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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FBI investigators arrive at the scene where the white Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into a work lift after allegedly driving into a crowd of New Year's revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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FBI investigators arrive at the scene where the white Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into a work lift after allegedly driving into a crowd of New Year's revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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FBI investigators arrive at the scene where the white Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into a work lift after allegedly driving into a crowd of New Year's revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police investigators surround a white truck that has crashed into a work lift in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police cordon off the intersection of Canal Street and Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025, after a suspected terrorist drove a pickup around a police barricade and careened down Bourbon Street, killing at least 14 and injuring 30 people.
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Police investigators surround a white truck that has crashed into a work lift in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police investigators surround a white truck that has crashed into a work lift in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police cordon off the intersection of Canal Street and Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police cordon off the area around the site of the overnight attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New Year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police cordon off the intersection of Canal Street and Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed overnight into a New year's crowd in the heart of the thriving New Orleans tourist district, authorities in the southern US city said.
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Police cordon off the area around the site of the overnight attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured Wednesday when a vehicle plowed into a New Year's Eve crowd, police said.
Matthew Hinton, AFP Via Getty ImagesPolice attend the scene where a pickup truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, U.S. Jan. 1, 2025, in this screengrab taken from a video.
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