Biden says New Orleans attacker who killed 15 was inspired by Islamic State group, BBC News

US President Joe Biden has said the man who drove a pickup truck at high speed into large crowds in New Orleans on New Year s Day had a desire to kill. Fifteen people were killed and at least 35 injured during the attack on Bourbon Street in the city s French Quarter. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as ShamsudDin Jabbar, a US Army veteran from Texas, who was killed in a shootout with police. The FBI said an Islamic State group flag was found in the truck and they are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features visit: , NewOrleans, BBCNews