During New Year's celebrations on Bourbon Street, a tragic incident occurred when a pickup truck rammed into a crowd, resulting in a series of events that led to a devastating outcome. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) reported that the driver of the pickup truck was shot and killed by police officers following the incident.
According to NOPD, after the vehicle came to a stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire on responding officers, prompting the officers to return fire. In the exchange of gunfire, two NOPD officers were also shot but are currently in stable condition.
