Crime
Video shows moments CPR performed on New Orleans car-ramming terrorist
Secondary devices were found in the area. He also said the suspect had a long gun and a silencer.
A chilling video has surfaced showing first responders performing CPR on the suspect involved in a deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans.
The suspect, described as a terrorist, was killed in a shootout with police after a horrifying rampage that left at least 10 people dead and more than 30 others injured.
The attack began when the suspect drove a truck into a crowded area, causing mass casualties. New Orleans authorities reported finding what they believe to be an improvised explosive device (IED) inside the vehicle.
Additionally, New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas commended the swift action of law enforcement, stating, “Police officers saved thousands of lives today.”
According to Thomas, secondary explosive devices were discovered in the vicinity, further heightening the potential devastation.
He also revealed that the suspect was armed with a long gun equipped with a silencer, indicating a well-planned and coordinated attack.
The heroic actions of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) prevented additional loss of life. Officers engaged the suspect in a shootout, ultimately neutralizing the threat.
The scene was chaotic as emergency personnel worked tirelessly to assist the wounded and secure the area from further danger.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, focusing on the suspect’s motives, potential accomplices, and the origin of the explosives.
The discovery of secondary devices underscores the calculated nature of the attack and raises questions about broader security concerns.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other city officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
The community has been asked to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement as they piece together the events leading up to this tragic attack.
This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in New Orleans’ history, leaving the city reeling as it mourns the victims and supports the survivors.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.