NOPD responds to multiple casualties on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is on the scene of a major incident on Bourbon Street.

During a press conference Wednesday morning, officials said a man intentionally drove his pickup truck into the crowd on Bourbon St. around 3:15 a.m.  

“This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could,” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said.

At least 10 people were killed, and 35 were taken to the hospital with injuries. After driving through the crowd, the suspect shot two officers after he crashed his vehicle.

Investigators said they found an improvised explosive device at the scene. 

The FBI is taking over the investigation. FBI officials said the incident was not terrorism.

People are advised to stay away from the area from Bourbon St. to St. Ann.

“We do not want anyone on Bourbon St. today,” Kirkpatrick said.

No other information is available at this time.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Governor Jeff Landry released the statement: 

A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning.  Please join Sharon and I in praying for all the victims and first responders on scene.  I urge all near the scene to avoid the area.

NOLA Ready released the following update: 

The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street.

There are 30 injured patients that have been transported by NOEMS and 10 fatalities. 

Public safety partners are responding on scene.

Updates will follow as they are received.

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