Originally published at National Catholic Register
At least 10 people were killed and 30 others were injured and taken to five area hospitals.
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers Wednesday morning after the driver of a pickup truck drove into a crowd of people at a New Year’s celebration on the city’s famed Bourbon Street, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. The incident is being investigated by the FBI as an act of terrorism, according to the Associated Press.
“Our prayers go out to those killed and injured in this morning’s horrific attack on Bourbon Street,” Archbishop Aymond said in a brief statement released on the archdiocese’s website and Facebook page. “This violent act is a sign of utter disrespect for human life.”
According to police, the driver sped through a crowd on Bourbon Street at about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday as partygoers were celebrating the start of the new year. At least 10 people were killed and 30 others were injured and taken to five area hospitals. After the vehicle stopped, the suspect reportedly exchanged gunfire with police and was killed, the AP reported. At least two officers were wounded and taken to a local hospital.
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