NYPD says no credible threats to NYC after deadly New Orleans attack on New Year's Day

Police officials on Wednesday said there were currently no credible threats to New York City after at least 10 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in a vehicular attack in New Orleans that the FBI said it was investigating as an act of terrorism.

"The NYPD has been closely monitoring recent events in New Orleans and coordinating with federal and regional partners," the department said in an emailed statement. "We have not identified any specific/credible threats or any nexus to New York City at this time."

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said state officials had no indication of any credible threats to New Yorkers. She said she had directed state police to be "on high alert" to keep communities safe.

According to the FBI, a 42-year-old man from Texas drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans around 3:15 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, as revelers celebrated the new year. The man then got out of the truck and fired at local law enforcement, who returned fire, the FBI said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and was later identified by federal authorities as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen. Two law enforcement officers were injured and taken to the hospital as a result of the incident, according to the FBI.

"An ISIS [Islamic State] flag was located in the vehicle, and the FBI is working to determine the subject's potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations," the bureau said in a statement. "Weapons and a potential IED [improvised explosive device] were located in the subject’s vehicle. Other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter."

Authorities said they were still investigating the incident, adding that special bomb technicians were working to render the apparent explosive devices safe.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city stood ready to help however possible in the aftermath of the attack.

The FBI's New York office did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

This is a developing story and may be updated.