Breaking news: New Orleans attacker appears to have acted alone, investigators say

The suspect said in a video that he had joined the Islamic State.

View in browser Jan. 2, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times New Orleans Attacker Appears to Have Acted Alone, Investigators Say The suspect said in a video before the attack that he had joined the Islamic State and had originally planned to hurt his relatives and friends, but worried about how that would be interpreted by the news media. Follow live updates Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018