New Orleans death toll clears 15, with dozens more injured

The death toll in the New Orleans, La., terrorist attack on New Year's Eve has risen to 15, authorities confirmed, with dozens more injured.

The incident occurred when a driver, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, drove through a crowded city street at a high speed, inflicting mass casualties. President Joe Biden confirmed that Din Jabbar posted support for ISIS hours before the incident and previously served in the United States Army.

Among the dead was Tiger Bech, a 2015 graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School, the school confirmed. 

At least two Israeli citizens were injured, as was one University of Georgia student, CBS News reported.

Authorities have not released a full list of the deceased.