New Orleans attack: LA Mayor Karen Bass issues statement after 15 killed on Bourbon Street

At least 10 killed after truck plows into crowd

At least 10 people were killed after a truck plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day.

LOS ANGELES - Officials nationwide have issued statements after tragedy struck in the French Quarter during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans.

Authorities said 15 people were killed and 33 people were injured after a truck sped through a crowd of people on Bourbon Street.

Two officers were also injured following a shootout with the suspect, and were taken to the hospital in stable condition.

In a released statement, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the news "devastating" and added agencies across Los Angeles will "remain vigilant."

"As so many here in Los Angeles wake up to begin the new year, they will be greeted by the devastating news of terror and violence in New Orleans," Bass said.

The FBI identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, a resident of Houston, Texas.

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A flag representing the Islamic State group was found in the truck and the FBI is trying to determine if he was associated with any terrorist organizations, the agency said in a statement.

Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick said the driver was "hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did" and he tried "to run over as many people as he could."

"The Los Angeles Police Department is coordinating with federal partners to keep Angelenos safe. Local and regional law enforcement will remain vigilant at events in the L.A. region, including the Rose Parade, the Rose Bowl Game and other gatherings," Mayor Bass’ said.

"Our city’s thoughts are with the families and communities impacted by this morning’s horrific incident," Bass’ statement concluded.

FOX TV Digital Team's Catherine Stoddard contributed to this report.

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