New Orleans Terror Attack Claims 14 Lives, Including British Citizen Edward Pettifer

The New Year’s Day attack, carried out by a US Army veteran inspired by ISIS, left dozens injured and authorities investigating potential links.

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.