“Our hearts are with the individuals of New Orleans after the despicable assault of the early morning hours,” President Joe Biden stated right this moment in response to an incident during which a driver rammed the automobile by way of New Yr’s Day crowds alongside New Orleans‘ Bourbon Avenue.
“I grieve with you,” he continued.
Biden thanked legislation enforcement “who stopped the attacker in his tracks,” earlier than indicating that the FBI is investigating the incident. He stated the state of affairs was “fluid,” and that the investigation was “on the preliminary stage.”
The person thought to have pushed the truck was American citizen who was born in TX. The suspect served in Military for a few years and likewise in Military Reserve till just a few years in the past.
In line with the president, he “posted movies on social media indicating that he was impressed by ISIS.” Biden confirmed that an Isis flag was present in his automobile together with “doable explosives.” Extra explosives had been discovered close by.
“Legislation enforcement is constant to search for co-conspirators,” he stated, and there was “nothing extra to report presently.”
Biden additionally stated legislation enforcement and the intelligence group are investigating a Tesla cybertruck explosion exterior a trump resort in Las Vegas this morning and whether or not there was any connection to the assault in New Orleans. The president stated there was “no indication” to this point that they had been associated.
In a briefing shortly thereafter, Las Vegas-area legislation enforcement officers stated in addition they had no indication of a connection between the 2 incidents.
