Crime
Driver in New Orleans car-ramming attack is dead
The location of the crash occurred in front of the ‘Prohibition’ club in between Conti St and Bienville St.
New Orleans, Louisiana – Conflicting statements have emerged from local and federal authorities following the tragic events early on New Year’s Day that left 12 dead and 26 injured on Bourbon Street.
The Mayor of New Orleans initially referred to the incident as a “terrorist attack” during a press briefing, while the FBI later stated that the event does not meet the criteria for a terrorist incident.
Sources told Channel2 NOW that driver in New Orleans attack is dead.
The horrifying chain of events began when a suspect driving a pickup truck plowed into a crowd gathered on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
After the collision, the suspect exited the vehicle and opened fire, resulting in additional casualties before law enforcement neutralized the attacker.
The FBI has since taken over the investigation. During their initial assessment, officials discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in the vicinity of the attack. Authorities are still determining whether the device was viable and if it posed an immediate threat to public safety.
The crime scene remains highly active, with eight blocks surrounding the area closed off as federal, state, and local agencies conduct a thorough investigation. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to avoid the French Quarter until further notice.
In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, the Mayor of New Orleans declared the attack a deliberate act of terrorism.
However, during the same press conference, an FBI spokesperson clarified that, at this time, there is no evidence linking the event to terrorism.
“This is an evolving situation, and we are meticulously analyzing all evidence to determine the motive and whether the suspect acted alone,” the FBI spokesperson stated.
The catastrophic attack has left the city in mourning, with local hospitals treating numerous victims for injuries sustained during the ramming and gunfire. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released pending notification of their families.
Federal investigators are working to piece together the attacker’s background, potential affiliations, and the circumstances leading up to the incident.
This is a developing story, and authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the investigation progresses.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.