The truck used in the early morning attack was registered to a Pasadena address. The person at the address said it was rented.
Troy Kless, Jaime E. Galvan, WWL Staff
11:41 AM CST January 1, 2025
11:46 AM CST January 1, 2025
PASADENA, Texas — A man connected to the truck used in the deadly attack on Bourbon Street early New Year’s Day has confirmed that the vehicle had been rented via an app.
The truck used in the early morning attack had a Texas license plate. A man, who would not identify himself, at the Pasadena address connected to the license plate did not answer questions when approached by KHOU 11 News. He only confirmed that the vehicle had been rented out.
What we know about the suspect
According to the FBI, the attack is being investigated as terrorism. At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured.
The suspect, whose identity remains unreleased, was killed by police after executing a multi-staged attack on Bourbon Street early New Year’s Day. He drove a pickup truck into crowds at 3:15 a.m., shot two responding officers, and was fatally wounded in the ensuing gunfight, police say.
NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick described the attack as “a deliberate attempt to harm as many people as possible.”
Police also discovered an improvised explosive device at the scene, though its viability has not been released to the public.
Bourbon Street attack suspect unknowns
- Suspect’s identity
- The motive for the attack
- Connection to any terrorist organizations
- Whether he acted alone
- If the explosive device was operational
- Background or demographic details
- Prior criminal history
- Residency status (local or out-of-state)
The FBI has taken the lead on the investigation, classifying it as terrorism. The attack resulted in 10 fatalities and 35 injuries as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.