Rwanda Expresses Condolences to Victims of New Orleans Attack

The Embassy of Rwanda and the Rwandan community in the U.S. extended condolences to the victims and families of the attack in New Orleans, where about fifteen people were killed and at least 35 injured. At least fifteen people lost their lives, and over 35 were injured after a man, apparently inspired by the Islamic State group, drove into large crowds in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early hours of New Year's Day, according to authorities. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen, is believed to have driven a pickup truck into a crowd on a busy street in New Orleans. After exiting th

The Embassy of Rwanda and the Rwandan community in the U.S. extended condolences to the victims and families of the attack in New Orleans, where about fifteen people were killed and at least 35 injured. At least fifteen people lost their lives, and over 35 were injured after a man, apparently inspired by the Islamic State group, drove into large crowds in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early hours of New Year's Day, according to authorities. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen, is believed to have driven a pickup truck into a crowd on a busy street in New Orleans. After exiting the vehicle, he reportedly began firing a weapon. Police shot him dead at the scene. The FBI reported that an Islamic State group flag was found inside the vehicle he was driving, and two improvised explosive devices were discovered nearby. Through a post on X the Embassy of Rwanda shared a message of condolences to the victims and their families. "The Embassy of Rwanda and the Rwandan community in the U.S. extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and families of the tragic attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult moments," the Embassy wrote. U.S. President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that the FBI had informed him the suspect had posted videos on social media indicating he was inspired by the Middle East-based armed group.