Terror Attacks in USA on Jan 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, two separate terrorist attacks occurred in the United States, shocking the nation on New Year’s Day.
New Orleans Attack
At approximately 3:15 a.m. CST on January 1, 2025, a devastating incident unfolded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans:
A pickup truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. military veteran from Texas, intentionally plowed into crowds celebrating New Year’s
.At least 15 people were killed and over 30 others were injured in the attack
.After crashing the vehicle, Jabbar opened fire, injuring two police officers before being fatally shot by law enforcement
- Las Vegas Incident
Later that same day, at around 8:40 a.m. local time (16:40 GMT) on January 1, 2025, another attack occurred in Las Vegas:
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas
.One person inside the vehicle was killed, and seven others were injured
.The truck’s bed contained gasoline tanks, camping fuel, and large firework mortars
Both incidents are being investigated as potential acts of terrorism, with federal, state, and local authorities working together to gather more information about the attackers and their motives
Both incidents are being investigated as potential acts of terrorism, with federal, state, and local authorities working together to gather more information about the attackers and their motives
