Very little information was available about the suspect behind the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that killed 10 people and hurt at least 30 others during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Armed with a gun, the man who opened fire at first responders after crashing into revellers was killed in the exchange of fire, authorities confirmed. Two police officers were hit by the suspect before their colleagues could retaliate. Both the officers were stable after being shifted to a hospital, New Orleans Police Department said.
New Orleans attack suspect: What we know so far
Louisiana congressman Troy Carter, who sits on the House Homeland Security Committee, told the US media that the suspect is believed to have acted alone. However, he didn't comment on the motive of the attacker.
There is very little information out in the public arena about the man whose identity is yet to be revealed by the authorities. According to a CNN report, the pickup truck used for the brutal attack had Texas license plates.
"He appears to be a lone actor at this point," The Guardian quoted Carter as telling the television.
Meanwhile, another report claimed that the suspect was residing in New Orleans, temporarily at least. He was using a short-term rental home St Roch neighbourhood of New Orleans, The Guardian quoted a senior official in law enforcement as saying.
After the neighbourhood was located, people in and around the building were evacuated to safety as the police suspected the man to have stored more explosives there. The owner of the house was also identified, the media report said, but he refused to comment.
