The vehicles used in two devastating incidents on Wednesday, one in New Orleans and another in Las Vegas, have been rented through the Turo app.
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Shamud-Din Jabbar, 42, allegedly drove a rented Ford pickup truck around 4:15 a.m. on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring 30 others. Three victims have been identified by their loved ones: Reggie Hunter, Nikrya Dedeaux, and Tiger Bech. After the truck came to a stop, Jabbar reportedly opened fire on responding officers. According to Newsweek, officers discovered an ISIS flag, weapons, and potential explosives in the vehicle. Jabbar was allegedly staying at a nearby Airbnb, which burned down earlier that day.
Several hours later in Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel, resulting in one death and seven injuries. The FBI is thoroughly investigating the incident as a potential terror attack and is currently working to determine any connections to the tragedy in New Orleans. A spokesperson for Turo affirmed that they are committed to cooperating with authorities throughout the investigation.
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“We are heartbroken by the violence perpetrated in New Orleans and Las Vegas, and our prayers are with the victims and families. We are actively partnering with law enforcement authorities as they investigate both incidents.”
In response to the attacks, President Biden expressed his condolences to the victims’ families.
