Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from Chelsea, London, was confirmed dead following a horrific vehicle attack on Bourbon Street, where a man rammed a pick-up truck into a crowd. His family expressed their devastation over the loss, calling him a cherished son and friend. The incident, attributed to a 42-year-old Texas resident and US Army veteran, involved the assailant also firing a weapon before being killed by responding police. The FBI is investigating the troubling findings related to the suspect and the potential implications of a linked extremist ideology.
Tragic New Year's Day Attack Claims British Life in New Orleans
Tragic New Year's Day Attack Claims British Life in New Orleans
A vehicle attack in the heart of New Orleans on New Year's Day has resulted in the death of a British national, Edward Pettifer, amidst at least 14 fatalities.
The attack left over 39 individuals injured as well and notably unfolded during a festive time in the popular French Quarter.
Bourbon Street Reopens Following Fatal Attack on New Year's Day
A tragic incident in New Orleans has left multiple victims, including a British national, after a man drove into a crowd while firing a weapon.
According to the Foreign Office, 31-year-old Edward Pettifer from London was one of at least 14 people killed. Hancock’s family is grieving, describing him as a beloved individual. The attack occurred as party-goers celebrated New Year’s in the bustling French Quarter. Witnesses recount the shocking chaos as the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was reportedly armed with an Islamic State group flag found inside his vehicle. The incident injured over 39 people, with many still recovering in hospital. The area was officially reopened shortly after to prepare for an expected sporting event.
With ongoing investigations by the FBI, the community seeks answers in the aftermath of this devastating calamity.
Bourbon Street Reopens Following Fatal Attack on New Year's Day
A tragic incident in New Orleans has left multiple victims, including a British national, after a man drove into a crowd while firing a weapon.
According to the Foreign Office, 31-year-old Edward Pettifer from London was one of at least 14 people killed. Hancock’s family is grieving, describing him as a beloved individual. The attack occurred as party-goers celebrated New Year’s in the bustling French Quarter. Witnesses recount the shocking chaos as the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was reportedly armed with an Islamic State group flag found inside his vehicle. The incident injured over 39 people, with many still recovering in hospital. The area was officially reopened shortly after to prepare for an expected sporting event.
With ongoing investigations by the FBI, the community seeks answers in the aftermath of this devastating calamity.
