Virginia leaders react after 15 killed during tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia leaders are speaking out after a tragic attack carried out at a New Year's Day celebration in New Orleans left 15 dead and over 30 people injured. Both the Associated Press and ABC reported that the original death toll of at least 10 has since risen to 15 after a man drove a rented pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Officials told ABC that he then got out of the car and fired at officers, who killed him. That man, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was an Army veteran who authorities claimed "was 'hell-bent' on killing as many people as possible," according to ABC. Officials have since shared that they believe Jabbar had at least one accomplice. MORE: Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15; FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone In the aftermath of this tragedy, Virginia leaders took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their reactions. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) "We are lifting up in prayer the victims, families and the brave first responders in New Orleans after the unimaginably vicious and twisted attack overnight," Youngkin said on X. Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) "The cowardly terrorists’ Bourbon Street attack surely attempts to shake America to her core," Earle-Sears said on X. "The wicked have taken innocent lives and injured many who were joyfully welcoming the New Year. As I earlier contacted @LouisianaLtGov Nungesser in offering condolences, we mourn with the families affected. Those in league with this terror must know that you will be routed out and swiftly brought to justice. You have poked the Eagle." State Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) "As they were celebrating the New Year, dozens of our fellow Americans were killed or injured in a horrific, deliberate attack," Spanberger said on X. "My heart is with the victims’ loved ones and the entire New Orleans community. Thank you to the federal & local law enforcement officers on the scene." Del. Mark Earley (R-Chesterfield) "Horrific news out of New Orleans. Pure evil," Earley said on X. "Let’s pray for the victims, support the brave first responders, and do all we can to prevent future attacks." State Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) "My prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire New Orleans community after last night’s horrific attack," McClellan said on X. "I commend local and federal law enforcement for their swift action. My team and I will continue to monitor the situation as the investigation unfolds." State Senator-elect John McGuire (R-Va.) "Our hearts and prayers go out to all the victims in New Orleans," McGuire said on X in a repost of State Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-Ga.)'s own statement. "I believe my friend Rep. @RepMTG is right, this is a terrorist attack. The enemy is not at the gate, the enemy is in the gate. Stay vigilant and let’s keep an eye on each other. God bless America!" Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Loudoun) "My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all those impacted in last night's act of unspeakable violence in New Orleans," Subramanyam said on X. "I'm grateful for the law enforcement's swift action to prevent further loss of life. There is no justification for this horrific act of violence."