The death toll from what the FBI has termed an "act of terrorism" in New Orleans has risen to at least 15, as per official reports. The attack occurred on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday when a car rammed into a crowd, leaving dozens injured.

New Orleans Coroner Dwight McKenna confirmed the rising toll, stating, “As of now, 15 people are deceased. It will take several days to perform all autopsies. Once we complete the autopsies and notify the next of kin, we will release the identifications of the victims.”