Three places in the United States- New Orleans, New York and Las Vegas reported three massive incidents in the past 24 hours. In New Orleans, at least 15 people were killed and dozens suffered injuries after a pickup truck ploughed into a crowd in the southern US city of New Orleans on New Year's Day. The driver of the truck also fired at the crowd and exchanged gunfire with the police.
A shooting at the Amazura event hall in Jamaica, Queens, late Wednesday night left at least 11 people injured, according to law enforcement officials. On the other hand, one person was killed and seven were wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said Wednesday.
These three incidents happened when people were celebrating New Year's Day. Here are 10 things you need to know about US incidents that happened in the past 24 hours:
New Orleans crash
-In New Orleans, authorities said driver of a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district. At least 15 people were killed and many suffered injuries.
The suspect, who has since been killed in a police shootout, has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen from the state of Texas.
-The Army veteran who rammed a pickup into New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street was “inspired by” the Islamic State terrorist organization, President Biden said Wednesday night in a short address from Camp David, reported New York Times.
-Authorities also found potential explosive devices in the French Quarter, the FBI said. Surveillance footage showed three men and a woman placing one of multiple improvised explosive devices, according to a Louisiana State Police intelligence bulletin obtained by The Associated Press.
-The suspect had “pledged allegiance to ISIS” in several videos posted to his Facebook page the night before the attack, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity, reported NYT. Court records show Jabbar faced a deteriorating financial situation in 2022 while separating from his then-wife.
Las Vegas Explosion
-A Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The driver was killed and seven people were injured, police said without naming any individuals.
-Footage showed the truck parked directly in front of the entrance of the hotel. The truck sits idle for several seconds before exploding - bursts of multi-coloured fireworks shooting in multiple directions.
-Another video showed investigators using a black fire-retardant tarp to put out the blaze and the charred remains of the truck bed. An array of gas and fuel canisters were left behind along with the remnants of more than a dozen firework mortars, according to BBC.
-Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the explosion in Las Vegas appears to be an act of terrorism. He also said that the terrorists chose wrong vehicle for the attack as it contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards.
-According to US officials, the explosives contained in the Cybertruck were fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel, which were connected to a detonation system controlled by the driver, reported TOI.
New York shooting
-At least 10 people have been injured in a mass shooting outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on Wednesday night. The shooting reportedly took place around 11:20 pm near the Amazura nightclub.
-The Amazura club, which regularly features DJs and live performances, had reportedly hosted a private party in honour of a known gang member - who died last year. There were around 80 people gathered outside the nightclub waiting to get inside when the incident took reported AMNY news.
-Footage shared on Citizen App showed a large police and ambulance presence outside the club. Amazura, known for its spacious interior that can accommodate up to 4,000 people, frequently hosts DJs and live events.
Authorities revealed that at least three victims managed to walk into a local hospital seeking medical attention, while others were rushed to nearby medical facilities. The police have not yet disclosed the motive behind the shooting or identified any suspects.
-The mass shooting coincides with a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day and a Tesla Cybertruck exploding outside Trump's Las Vegas Hotel. These incidents add to rising concern over violent attacks or doubted terrorist attacks in the US as authorities continue to investigate the motives behind these tragedies.
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