NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot
Shamsud-Din Jabbar fired a shot at officers from inside the truck he had used to kill 14 people on Bourbon Street before New Orleans Police officers returned fire and killed him, according to police bodycam footage released Friday.
Leaders seek answers after Bourbon Street attack
The blame game has started with the Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans. Why it matters: Officials are seeking answers to how someone could plow a truck through the city's most famous street when millions have been spent to keep it safe.
New Orleans officials were warned in 2019 that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to car-ramming attack
New Orleans city leaders were warned in a 2019 confidential physical security assessment that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to a vehicle-ramming attack.
Security experts say Bourbon Street attack shows technology can be used for good or evil
Readily available smart technology was used by the domestic terrorist who pulled off a deadly New Year’s Day attack in the French Quarter, according to the FBI. Security experts say it was an example of how some technological advances can present new challenges for law enforcement.
Bourbon Street attack survivor honored by Lafayette mayor: 'We are going to take care of you'
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet on Tuesday made Bourbon Street attack survivor and best friend of victim Tiger Bech, an honorary Cajun.
Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file lawsuit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Plaintiffs argue that the timing of construction left vulnerable gaps in security, effectively creating a “soft target” that attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar exploited when he drove a rented pickup truck through a crowded Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more.
Bourbon Street attack victims file lawsuit against city, contractors
Victims allege negligence by the City of New Orleans and its contractors in securing Bourbon Street ahead of the New Year’s Day attack.
Bourbon Street terror victims sue New Orleans as Louisiana AG investigates security lapses
At least two dozen New Orleans terrorist attack victims are filing lawsuits against the city and its police department, according to the law firms representing them.
New Orleans City Council launches investigation into Bourbon Street safety barriers
The New Orleans City Council has approved a resolution to investigate the procurement, design, and implementation of street barrier systems on Bourbon Street. The investigation aims to scrutinize the functionality and accountability of both the previously installed Heald HT2 Matador system and the newly acquired RCS8040 S10 removable bollard system.
City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.
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Tiger Bech saved a girl before dying in Bourbon Street attack: 'My brother is a true hero'
The Lafayette native is said to have pushed a woman out of the way before he was hit by a truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file suit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Seven victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street have filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans, Hard Rock Construction, and Mott MacDonald, LLC, alleging negligence in ...
Former Lafayette athlete killed in Bourbon Street terrorist attack seen on video saving girl, family says
According to his brother, Jack Bech, the FBI called their family to let them know Tiger pushed a girl out of the way of the suspect's truck before his death.
On Bourbon Street, where booze flows like water, what do people think of alcohol warning?
We know this," said bartender Keithon Burnette, 39, waiting for customers outside Cafe Lafitte in Exile on Bourbon Street.
Victims of Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans include former Princeton football star, aspiring nurse, loving dad
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
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Bourbon Street attack probes to kick off as criticism of French Quarter divisions revived
The question of who should be responsible for keeping the French Quarter safe has been a thorny one for decades.
ATF agents gather new evidence from Bourbon Street terrorist's rental, identify bomb-making mistakes
Federal officials have released new details about evidence recovered from Shamsud-Din Jabbar's rental home, which he rented ...