Overview

• Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old British citizen and stepson of Prince William and Harry’s former nanny, was among the 14 people killed in the attack on Bourbon Street.
• The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a rented truck into crowds before being shot by police; he was reportedly inspired by ISIS.
• Jabbar left behind videos referencing his allegiance to ISIS and planted explosive devices in the French Quarter, which were later neutralized by authorities.
• Victims ranged in age from 18 to 63, with the attack leaving at least 35 others injured; the youngest victim was an aspiring nurse visiting New Orleans for the New Year celebrations.
• The FBI initially provided conflicting statements about the nature of the attack but has since confirmed it as an act of terrorism, with investigations ongoing into Jabbar’s potential associates.