WASHINGTON – This morning, at approximately 3:15 AM, an ISIS-inspired terrorist rammed-through crowds of New Years revelers in the French Quarter District of New Orleans, Louisiana, and opened fire on innocent Americans.

According to reports, at least fifteen people were murdered and thirty-five people were injured. Of the thirty-five injured, at least two have been identified as residents of Southwest Florida. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement:

"Two members of our Southwest Florida community were injured during this morning’s terrorist attack in New Orleans," said Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL). "Both Elle Eisele and Steele Idelson are 2023 graduates of the Canterbury School in Fort Myers. My office is actively tracking ongoing developments regarding this heinous terrorist attack. Erika and I pray for the health, strength, and speedy recovery of Elle, Steele, and the thirty-three other injured victims of this evil."