Fifteen people are now known to have died when a pick-up truck was driven into crowds celebrating the new year in the city’s popular French Quarter. "At least" another 35 were injured in the attack.
Authorities in the US have confirmed an Islamic State group flag was found in the vehicle. President Joe Biden said the attack had been inspired by IS, citing security briefings, the BBC reports.
The man driving the truck was shot dead by police following a confrontation. The FBI has named him as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen from Texas, understood to be a former soldier.
