A British citizen, Edward Pettifer, 31, from Chelsea, London, was confirmed dead following a horrific vehicle rampage in New Orleans that claimed at least 14 lives on New Year's Day. The attack occurred when a man in a pickup truck barreled through crowds on Bourbon Street before being fatally shot by police. The Foreign Office is supporting the bereaved family amid their devastating loss.
Tragedy Strikes New Orleans: British National Among Victims of Vehicle Attack
Tragedy Strikes New Orleans: British National Among Victims of Vehicle Attack
A tragic celebration turns deadly as a Briton is identified among the victims in a harrowing New Orleans incident.
Mr. Pettifer’s family expressed their heartbreak over his death, describing him as a beloved son and friend. Besides Edward, victims include a college football star, a budding nurse, and a mother of a young child. The suspected assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas resident, was reported to have acted alone in what is being characterized as a premeditated assault. The FBI revealed an Islamic State flag was located in his vehicle, along with explosive devices nearby.
Authorities confirmed that 39 others sustained injuries, with several still hospitalized, some in critical care. Bourbon Street has reopened to the public, gearing up for the upcoming Sugar Bowl football game. As families mourn, they are left seeking answers and grappling with their profound loss.
The shift from celebration to tragedy has left an indelible mark on the New Orleans community as investigations continue to uncover the motivations behind this senseless violence.
Authorities confirmed that 39 others sustained injuries, with several still hospitalized, some in critical care. Bourbon Street has reopened to the public, gearing up for the upcoming Sugar Bowl football game. As families mourn, they are left seeking answers and grappling with their profound loss.
The shift from celebration to tragedy has left an indelible mark on the New Orleans community as investigations continue to uncover the motivations behind this senseless violence.
