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We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible,
FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan told reporters at a news conference
We are absolutely investigating any connectivity to what happened in New Orleans as well as other attacks that have been occurring around the world. We aren't ruling anything out."
Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill told reportersWe remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in risk management, thanks to our world-class trust and safety technologies and teams that include experienced former law enforcement professionals."
The spokesperson addedThis far, there's nothing to report on that score at this time,
he said on Wednesday evening
How does that happen for a major event?"
Billy Nungesser questioned the decision to replace bollards during a high-traffic holiday season, statingWe are asking the entire Archbishop Shaw family to pray for the repose of Hubert’s soul, his family and friends during this difficult time, and all those affected by this tragedy,
the statement added
It is with great sorrow that we share that alum Hubert Gauthreaux, Class of 2021, was tragically killed in the senseless act of violence that occurred early this morning in the French Quarter,
the school said in a statement shared on Facebook
We’re tracking the explosion of a Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas,
Biden said thenLaw enforcement and the intelligence community are investigating this as well — including whether there’s any possible connection with the attack in New Orleans,
he saidAt this time, no arrests have been made, and FBI personnel will be at the scene for several more hours,
the bureau wrote on X, adding
I've seen a lot of great athletes, but there are things that Tiger could do on the football field that I never saw anyone else do… He was smart, he was an intellectual, just an impressive guy.”
Cannon said
She was just getting a new apartment, so her and her son were about to start their new life. And now that's no more."
Usher described her as a hardworking mother and dedicated employee, sayingWhen your parents say don't go anywhere please listen to them. My baby is gone y’all. My baby is gone she is no longer with us.”
Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, appeared to confirm her death in a Facebook post, writingThe FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we are working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism.”
In its statement, the agency said
He was driving a Ford pickup truck, which appears to have been rented and we are working to confirm how the subject came into possession of the vehicle,
the agency said in a Wednesday afternoon statementThis particular terrorist drove around onto the sidewalk and got around the hard target. We did have a car there. We had barriers there. We had officers there. And they still got around,
she said later in the dayWhether it was a terrorist or Joe Blow … from whatever, Louisiana, what they done was horrible. They devastated so many lives,
said Shirell Jackson, 47, the cousin of one of the victimsHe just didn’t deserve this,
Jackson told NBCWe believe he was honorably discharged, but we are working through this process, figuring out all this information,
Alethea Duncan, FBI assistant special agent in charge, said at the Wednesday afternoon press conferenceI wish the mom who I’ve seen at the hospital wasn’t crying ... I don’t even know the lady. She was crying because her daughter was dead,. Another Black couple, their son was dead.”
She added