Posted originally on the CTH on January 1, 2025 | Sundance 

“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 and 10 12 fatalities,” NOLA Ready, New Orleans emergency preparedness program, said in a statement.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Multiple people are dead after the New Orleans Police Department reported that a car plowed into a group of people on Bourbon Street.

It happened around 3:15 a.m. at the corner of Bourbon and Iberville streets.

At this time, the NOPD are reporting about 10 fatalities with possibly 30 others injured injured as of 6 a.m.

EMS is currently on the scene. Additionally, Bourbon Street has been shut down at this time, according to the NOPD.

“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.” ~ Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (LINK)

Other media is reporting that the driver got out of the vehicle with a weapon and opened fire on the crowd.