Authorities in Massachusetts are on high alert following a “tragic and senseless” pickup truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s left at least 10 people dead and dozens injured.
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“The Massachusetts State Police grieve the tragic and senseless loss of life early this morning in New Orleans,” a spokesperson for the law enforcement agency said in a statement. “We offer our deepest condolences to the grieving families and all those affected by these attacks.”
Authorities say a drive “hell-bent on creating the carnage” rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter before being shot to death by police.
The FBI identified the driver as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas, and said it is working to determine Jabbar’s potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed they have been in close contact with federal, state, and local partners to monitor new information and ensure the safety of Bay State communities.