NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD has confirmed that there are no credible threats to New York City in the wake of a deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed 10 people and left dozens injured.
“The NYPD has been closely monitoring recent events in New Orleans and coordinating with federal and regional partners,” a police spokesperson told 1010 WINS. “We have not identified any specific/credible threats or any nexus to New York City at this time.”
Law enforcement officials have identified the suspect in the early morning attack on the French Quarter as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. Jabbar was shot to death by police after driving a pickup truck into a crowd on the popular Bourbon Street, exiting his vehicle and then opening fire on responding officers.
An Islamic State group flag was found in the vehicle, and a handgun and an AR-style rifle were found after the shootout, law enforcement said,
Gov. Kathy Hochul offered her prayers to the families of those who died and everyone impacted by the “horrific terror attack,” and said that New York officials are monitoring the situation.
“We have no indication that there are any credible threats to New Yorkers,” the governor wrote on X. “At my direction, the [New York State Police] are on high alert to keep our communities safe.”
Local leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams, responded to the attack on social media. The mayor offered his condolences and any help the city can offer.
“Heartbreaking to wake up and hear of the horrific act of terrorism in New Orleans this morning,” Adams said. “I am praying for the victims who lost their lives, all those who were injured, and the city in mourning today. We stand ready to offer our assistance in whichever way we can.”