US President, Joe Biden, in his reaction to the attack in New Orleans, said, “there is no justification for violence of any kind”, adding, “we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation’s communities”.
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| A driver drove a pickup truck through a crowd in the city of New Orleans during new year celebrations, killing at least ten (10) people. Photo: theguardian.com |
On New Year’s day, a driver drove a pickup truck through a crowd during celebrations, killing at least ten (10) people, and leaving many others injured.
The driver shot at two (2) police officers, but, the officers are stable in a local hospital.
According to President Biden: “I have been continually briefed since early this morning regarding the horrific incident that occurred in New Orleans overnight.
The FBI is taking the lead in the investigation and is investigating this incident as an act of terrorism. I will continue to receive updates throughout the day, and I will have more to say as we have further information to share.
My heart goes out to the victims and their families who were simply trying to celebrate the holiday. There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation’s communities.”
