12:30 LRN Newscast

Tragedy in New Orleans.

Cut 17 (07) “…still under investigation.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell in the hours after a man drove his pickup truck onto Bourbon Street and plowed into a crowd of people, killing ten and injuring 35, many of which are hospitalized. Of course, Bourbon Street attracts tourists all 365 days a year; even more so right now, with Georgia and Notre Dame getting set to play in the Sugar Bowl tonight. Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says given the fact that this happened after three o’clock this morning, many tourists had likely left the area.

Cut 30 (14) “…locals versus tourists.”

We’re learning information about the man responsible. He’s identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, and sources say he was carrying an ISIS flag inside his truck. He was shot dead by police.

The tragedy on Bourbon Street is going to reignite talk about turning that street into a permanent pedestrian mall. New Orleans Councilman J.P. Morrell says that conversation will now be taking place very soon.

Cut 23 (12) “…the French Quarter.”

In a little more than a month from now, New Orleans will be hosting Super Bowl 59. The event was already designated a Homeland Security event, with law enforcement already being beefed up. Councilman Morrell says that’s the way it’s going to be for other major events, like Mardi Gras, moving forward.

Cut 24 (12) “…people are present.”

The Superdome is hosting the Sugar Bowl tonight, and it was evacuated in the aftermath of the incident on Bourbon Street for a security sweep. There’s no word on whether the game will be delayed.