New Orleans Terror Attack Leaves City Reeling and NBA Team Grieving
A vehicle-ramming attack in the French Quarter on New Year's Day killed at least 15, prompting heartfelt responses from the New Orleans Pelicans while playing in Miami.
- A terror attack involving a vehicle-ramming incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans killed at least 15 people during New Year's celebrations.
- Authorities report the attacker appeared to pledge allegiance to ISIS, targeting a crowded area in the French Quarter.
- The New Orleans Pelicans, playing an away game in Miami, expressed devastation, with head coach Willie Green and players offering condolences to the victims' families.
- Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III shared his personal relief after learning his mother, who was in the city during the attack, was safe, but acknowledged the pain for many others who lost loved ones.
- The Pelicans will return to their home court at the Smoothie King Center on Friday, where the upcoming game against Washington will likely include tributes to the victims.