At least 10 people were killed after a driver rammed their vehicle into a large crowd on the famed Bourbon Street in New Orleans before reportedly jumping out and opening fire — just hours after the city rang in the New Year, according to multiple reports.
The mass causality incident occurred at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville in the city’s French Quarter neighborhood at around 3:15 a.m., WGNO reported.
The New Orleans Police Department confirmed at least 10 deaths, WWLTV reported.
After ramming the crowd, the suspected driver reportedly jumped out of a truck and began firing a weapon, CBS News reported.
Police fired back at the suspect, the outlet reported, citing witness accounts.
Unverified videos circulating on social media purportedly showed scores of bodies lining the street as gunshots rang out.
Several EMS and coroner vehicles could be seen on the scene in the aftermath.
Police are expected to provide an official update on the incident Wednesday morning.
Bourbon Street is well known for its various bars, strip clubs and nightlife.
Large crowds were expected in NOLA as revelers were in town for New Year’s celebrations and the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame at the Caesar’s Superdome.
GRAPHIC FOOTAGE – LATEST UPDATES FROM NEW ORLEANS:
– Driver rams SUV into crowd on Bourbon Street.
– Driver exits vehicle and opens fire. Police return fire.
– At least 10 dead, 30 injured.
– No word from police on conditon of driver or motive.pic.twitter.com/UjmByw43cX— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 1, 2025