Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an emergency declaration following the horrifying New Orleans attack, where a suspect plowed a pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street.
"This Emergency Declaration is vital as it allows us to quickly gain additional supplies to keep people safe," Landry said.
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) January 1, 2025
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Per WDSU:
The declaration will allow the federal and local partners to bring all resources necessary to keep the city safe.
Gov. Landry has also ordered the mobilization of a military police company to assist New Orleans Police, Louisiana State Police and the FBI.
ADVERTISEMENTLandry says it is important for the citizens and guests to know officials are doing everything they can to secure their safety in the city.
"The Superdome and surrounding area is safe but I've always said that the safety of this entire city is something that is always paramount to me," said Landry.'
"This is a fluid situation and we are in coordination with numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure a complete and thorough investigation to bring those who may have been part of this incident to justice. We recognize that there are tourists around us, and we urge all to avoid the French Quarter as this is an active investigation," Landry said.
"We understand the concerns of the community and want to reassure everyone that the safety of the French Quarter and the city of New Orleans remains our top priority," he added.
This is a fluid situation and we are in coordination with numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure a complete and thorough investigation to bring those who may have been part of this incident to justice. We recognize that there are tourists around us, and we…
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) January 1, 2025
A law enforcement source identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar.
The source also said Jabbar was carrying an ISIS flag in the truck.
Authorities said they “do not believe” Jabbar acted alone.
Fox News reported there are possibly four or five other suspects.
WATCH:
🚨🇺🇸NEW ORLEANS ATTACK: MULTIPLE SUSPECTS INVOLVED
Officials now say the Bourbon Street massacre may have been a coordinated plot involving up to 5 individuals.
The primary attacker, armed with stolen weapons, caused chaos, but this revelation points to a larger, coordinated… https://t.co/TFrkf8GUC2 pic.twitter.com/TONge2Su4H
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 1, 2025
From the Shreveport Times:
Landry said the emergency declaration will allow immediate access to all available state resources needed to increase safety in the city after the FBI said it believes suspected terrorist Shamsud Din Jabbar, who plowed into a crowd with a Ford pickup truck before being killed by police, could have had help from other suspects.
ADVERTISEMENTJabbar, a U.S. citizen who lived in Texas, appeared to be carrying an ISIS flag in the rented truck.
Officials have already postponed the Sugar Bowl football playoff game between Georgia and Notre Dame that had been scheduled for Wednesday in the Superdome until Thursday.
The city is also preparing for the Mardi Gras season, which begins Jan. 6, and to host Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
