Crime
Video shows moments cops on Bourbon Street went flying on foot when car-ramming attack call came in
Sources told Channel2 NOW that driver in New Orleans attack is dead.
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.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.