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- Attack in New Orleans: A man, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a pick-up truck into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 15 people and injuring at least 35.
- Perpetrator's background: Jabbar, a 42-year-old US citizen and Army veteran, was inspired by the Islamic State group and had a history of financial difficulties and a criminal record.
- Investigation: Authorities are investigating whether Jabbar acted alone and are looking into the possibility of improvised explosive devices and other suspects.
- Victims: The victims were mainly locals from New Orleans, including a former Princeton University football star, an aspiring nurse, and a store manager.
- Investigation into bollard system: The city's bollard system, introduced to prevent potential attacks, is being repaired, but authorities have not confirmed whether it was a factor in the attack.
- President's statement: President Joe Biden said the FBI had briefed him on the attack and that no link has been identified yet to the explosion of a vehicle outside the Trump Hotel.