The USS-Islamic Relation Council (CAIR) made a statement about the attack that occurred in the first hours of the New Year on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
The statement expresses condolences to the families of the dead. “We decisively condemn this crime and express solidarity with the inhabitants of the New Orleans,” the statement said.
It is noted that the attacker previously reported on such incidents as driving in a state of intoxication, domestic violence and threats to kill his family.
The Council of Islamic Commons of New Orlean called the incident “a terrifying attack on our community.” “We are shocked and grieve for victims. Muslims of New Orleans express deep condolences to the families of the dead. Our prayers with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time,” the council emphasizes.
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Among the dead was the 19-year-old student of the University of Alabama Karim Badavi, a resident of Louisiana.
The attack occurred when the car crashed into a crowd of Bourbon Street at high speed, as a result of which 15 people died and 35 were injured. The attacking 42-year-old US citizen and former military Shamsuddin Dzhabbar from Texas was shot by the police during a shootout during the shooting At the scene.