Crime
Coroner confirms 15 people killed in New Orleans car-ramming attack
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, allegedly drove his pickup truck from Canal Street onto Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m. on January 1, according to the FBI.
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead, and dozens more injured, following a suspected terrorist attack on Bourbon Street during New Year’s celebrations and the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
The tragic incident has left the community reeling as families mourn the loss of loved ones and officials work to piece together the events leading up to the attack.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, allegedly drove his pickup truck from Canal Street onto Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m. on January 1, according to the FBI.
The vehicle, reportedly bearing an ISIS flag, struck multiple pedestrians in a crowded area. Law enforcement later found firearms and a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) inside the truck.
Among the lives lost in the attack were:
- A Baton Rouge father of two, who was also a member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club.
- A former football player from Lafayette, remembered for his contributions to his local community.
- A teenager, who had traveled to New Orleans with friends to ring in the new year.
The names of the victims have not yet been officially released, but grieving family members have begun sharing memories of their loved ones.
Among the critically injured is a University of Georgia student. President Jere W. Morehead confirmed the studentโs condition in a public statement, offering support to the family and community.
Additionally, two Israeli citizens were reported injured in the attack. Israelโs Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the involvement of its citizens and announced that a consular representative is en route to New Orleans to assist.
The FBI has taken over the investigation, treating the incident as a terrorist attack. Authorities are continuing to analyze evidence from the vehicle, including the ISIS flag and the suspected IED, to determine the perpetratorโs motivations and whether any accomplices were involved.
New Orleans officials, alongside federal and international partners, are working to provide support to victims and their families. The broader investigation is ongoing, with more details expected in the coming days.
This tragic event underscores the importance of vigilance during large gatherings, and authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. โ Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.