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New Orleans terror attack victim with broken legs says he feels ‘lucky’: ‘I’m alive’
The horrific New Years’ Day terror attack in New Orleans left more than a dozen dead, and even more injured after the now-deceased suspect — identified by authorities as Shamsud-Din Jabbar — plowed a vehicle into people and opened fire.
While speaking to NBC News from a hospital bed, Jeremi Sensky, one of the survivors, recalled laying on the ground, seeing his wheelchair’s parts beside him.
He said he assumes he was struck by the truck.
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Jeremy Senski (HEAVEN SENSKY)
Sensky — who told the outlet that he has been paralyzed since 1999 — said his “wheelchair was completely bashed” with pieces scattered.
“So something hit me,” he said.
While he told ABC News that bones in both of his legs were broken, he also said he feels “lucky.”
“I’m alive,” he noted.
Jeremi Sensky and others (HEAVEN SENSKY)
Dr. Jeffrey Elder of the University Medical Center New Orleans told CNN that most of the patients at the facility had suffered “blunt trauma” while a few patients had suffered gunshot wounds.
During an appearance on NewsNation’s “Banfield,” survivor Paige Bryan recalled seeing people hit by the vehicle, describing the experience as “very, very, very traumatic.”
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Shamsud Din-Jabbar pictured in an undated photograph released by the FBI after he attacked New Orleans’ Bourbon Street with a pickup truck and died in a shootout with responding officers. (FBI)
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are slated to travel to New Orleans on Monday, where they “will grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack on January 1 and meet with officials on the ground,” according to the White House.
Fox News’ Caroline McKee contributed to this report.
In the wake of the tragic terror attack in New Orleans, one victim who suffered from broken legs has spoken out about his experience, expressing gratitude for his survival despite the injuries he sustained.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, shared his perspective on the situation, stating that he feels “lucky” to be alive. In an interview from his hospital bed, he recounted the chaos and fear that unfolded during the attack, but emphasized that he is grateful for the quick response of first responders and the support of the community.
“I never thought something like this could happen to me, but I’m thankful to be alive,” the victim shared. “I may have broken legs, but I know it could have been much worse. I just hope that others affected by this senseless act of violence can find strength and healing in the days ahead.”
As the investigation into the attack continues and the community grapples with the aftermath, the victim’s resilience and gratitude serve as a reminder of the power of hope in the face of tragedy. Despite the challenges ahead, he remains focused on his recovery and the opportunity to move forward with a renewed sense of perspective and appreciation for life.
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