People in New Orleans Blacksmith at a vigil Saturday evening along the famous road after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people, killing and injuring revelers early on the morning of New Year's Day.
A makeshift memorial of crosses and photos of the 14 victims killed in the attack was seen along with candles, flowers and teddy bears. Relatives of the victims held each other, and some were seen crying over the loss of their loved ones.
A brass band also played as part of what turned into a celebration of life as the crowd snapped their fingers, swayed and followed the music down Bourbon Street.
The coroner's office listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as “blunt force injuries.” About 30 other people were injured in the attack. University Medical Center in New Orleans said 13 people remained hospitalized, including eight in intensive care.
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Nathan Williams, a student at the University of New Orleans, lights a candle at the memorial on Bourbon Street for the victims of a deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP)
The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Shams al-Din Jabbar, a former US Army soldier who declared his support for ISIS in videos posted online hours before the attack.
Jabbar was shot dead by police during an exchange of gunfire at the scene on Bourbon Street. Authorities say he got out of the crashed truck wearing a ballistic vest and helmet and fired at police, wounding at least two officers before the officers shot and killed him.
The FBI said Jabbar had no assistance from anyone else in the case Terrorist attack.
Cathy Tenidorio, whose 25-year-old son Matthew was killed, said she was touched by all the condolences and kindness she received at Saturday's vigil.
“This is the most overwhelming response to love, the outpouring of love. I'm floating in all of it,” she said.
People walk past a memorial on Canal Street for the victims of the deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans, Friday, January 3, 2025. (AP)
Autrelli Felix, 28, left a handwritten card next to a memorial for his girlfriend Nicole Perez, who was killed in the attack.
“It means a lot to see our city come together when there is a real tragedy,” Felix said. “We all become one.”
Other people gathered around the brass band said the best way to honor the victims was to celebrate and have a good time.
“Because that's what they came here to do, have a good time,” New Orleans resident Cary Mitten said.
President Biden plans to travel to New Orleans with First Lady Jill Biden on Monday to “mourn the families and community members affected by the tragic attack.”
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Friends of Karim Badawi, the victim of the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, pray at a memorial for the victims after attending his funeral, Friday, January 3, 2025. (AP)
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The Carnival season's premiere leading up to Mardi Gras was scheduled for Monday, and New Orleans will also host the Super Bowl next month.
Police used numerous vehicles and barricades to block traffic on Bourbon and Canal streets following the attack. Other law enforcement agencies helped provide additional security, according to New Orleans Police spokesman Reese Harper.
“These enhanced safety efforts will continue daily, not just during large events,” Harper said in a statement.
the Bourbon Street Attack New Year's Day was the deadliest ISIS-inspired attack on American soil in years.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
