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New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar acted alone
A suspect accused of a deadly terrorist attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans has been declared the sole person who carried out the crime, according to the FBI. The FBI identified the suspect accused of carrying out the attack as Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen of Texas. The FBI confirmed that despite previous reports, investigators believe Jabbar acted alone in the attack.Jabbar was driving a Ford pickup truck, which the FBI says appears to be rented off the Turo app. According to the FBI, Jabbar drove to New Orleans on Dec. 31 and posted on Facebook his support for ISIS.Jabbar said he joined ISIS before the summer and had originally planned to kill his family. According to the FBI, Jabbar felt that killing his family “would not focus on the war between the believers and disbelievers.”According to the FBI, Jabbar drove a pickup truck into the crowd while firing shots, killing at least 14 people and injuring 35 others. The FBI says after hitting the crowd, he got out of the car and began firing at law enforcement. Shots were returned by law enforcement, and Jabbar was killed at the scene. The FBI said Jabbar was seen on video placing two IEDs in coolers in the New Orleans French Quarter. Two other items reported to agents turned out not to be IEDs.Agents confirmed that four people who were seen on video opening one of the coolers are not suspects but are sought for interviews.The FBI also confirmed that there is no link between Jabbar’s attack and the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas.According to the FBI, a total of 400 tips were called in.The FBI has confiscated three of Jabbar’s phones and two laptops from an Airbnb in St. Roch.Investigators are still searching that home, and are investigating the cause of a fire that happened at the property.Below is everything we know about Jabbar. Suspect dead: The FBI confirmed Jabbar, who is accused of driving a truck through crowds on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, is dead. He was shot after engaging New Orleans police officers after crashing his truck. Suspect was an Army veteran: The FBI confirmed that Jabbar was an Army veteran from Texas and wore full military gear at the time of the attack. According to the FBI, Jabbar joined ISIS before the summer and posted on Facebook his support for the terrorist organization. Multiple law enforcement confirmed that Jabbar was from the Houston area and public records list multiple addresses for him in north Harris County, as well as Fresno and Beaumont. According to the FBI, agents do not believe he acted alone. A second scene in Houston was investigated and cleared by the FBI. Agents confirmed that the scene was linked to the terror attack. Suspect was armed, had explosive devices: The FBI confirmed that Jabbar was armed with a gun during the attack. He was also seen on surveillance video placing IEDS in two different locations in the French Quarter. Jabbar was wearing full military gear at the time of the attack. Witnesses on the scene reported hearing shots being fired into the crowd. Suspect truck had Texas tag:Officials have confirmed that Jabbar was driving a white truck with a Texas tag with the license plate LZ1 575. The truck was rented from the Turo app. The trailer had a hitch with a pipe wrapped around it. The pipe had a cloth or flag draped around it. Suspect was not local: According to City Council President Helena Moreno, Jabbar was not local.According to the FBI, Jabbar was linked to an Airbnb in St. Roch. Two laptops and three phones were confiscated from the home. Agents say they also recovered a will left by Jabbar. The Airbnb was evacuated and there was a heavy police presence on Mandeville Street Wednesday. The home remains a crime scene, and a fire reported at the property remains under investigation. More coverage:
A suspect accused of a deadly terrorist attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans has been declared the sole person who carried out the crime, according to the FBI.
The FBI identified the suspect accused of carrying out the attack as Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen of Texas.
The FBI confirmed that despite previous reports, investigators believe Jabbar acted alone in the attack.
Jabbar was driving a Ford pickup truck, which the FBI says appears to be rented off the Turo app.
According to the FBI, Jabbar drove to New Orleans on Dec. 31 and posted on Facebook his support for ISIS.
Jabbar said he joined ISIS before the summer and had originally planned to kill his family. According to the FBI, Jabbar felt that killing his family “would not focus on the war between the believers and disbelievers.”
According to the FBI, Jabbar drove a pickup truck into the crowd while firing shots, killing at least 14 people and injuring 35 others.
The FBI says after hitting the crowd, he got out of the car and began firing at law enforcement. Shots were returned by law enforcement, and Jabbar was killed at the scene.
The FBI said Jabbar was seen on video placing two IEDs in coolers in the New Orleans French Quarter. Two other items reported to agents turned out not to be IEDs.
Agents confirmed that four people who were seen on video opening one of the coolers are not suspects but are sought for interviews.
The FBI also confirmed that there is no link between Jabbar’s attack and the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas.
According to the FBI, a total of 400 tips were called in.
The FBI has confiscated three of Jabbar’s phones and two laptops from an Airbnb in St. Roch.
Investigators are still searching that home, and are investigating the cause of a fire that happened at the property.
Below is everything we know about Jabbar.
Suspect dead:
The FBI confirmed Jabbar, who is accused of driving a truck through crowds on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, is dead.
He was shot after engaging New Orleans police officers after crashing his truck.
Suspect was an Army veteran:
The FBI confirmed that Jabbar was an Army veteran from Texas and wore full military gear at the time of the attack.
According to the FBI, Jabbar joined ISIS before the summer and posted on Facebook his support for the terrorist organization.
Multiple law enforcement confirmed that Jabbar was from the Houston area and public records list multiple addresses for him in north Harris County, as well as Fresno and Beaumont.
According to the FBI, agents do not believe he acted alone.
A second scene in Houston was investigated and cleared by the FBI. Agents confirmed that the scene was linked to the terror attack.
Suspect was armed, had explosive devices:
The FBI confirmed that Jabbar was armed with a gun during the attack.
He was also seen on surveillance video placing IEDS in two different locations in the French Quarter.
Jabbar was wearing full military gear at the time of the attack.
Witnesses on the scene reported hearing shots being fired into the crowd.
Suspect truck had Texas tag:
Officials have confirmed that Jabbar was driving a white truck with a Texas tag with the license plate LZ1 575.
The truck was rented from the Turo app.
The trailer had a hitch with a pipe wrapped around it. The pipe had a cloth or flag draped around it.
Suspect was not local:
According to City Council President Helena Moreno, Jabbar was not local.
According to the FBI, Jabbar was linked to an Airbnb in St. Roch.
Two laptops and three phones were confiscated from the home. Agents say they also recovered a will left by Jabbar.
The Airbnb was evacuated and there was a heavy police presence on Mandeville Street Wednesday.
The home remains a crime scene, and a fire reported at the property remains under investigation.
More coverage:
In a recent development, it has been revealed that the New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar acted alone in planning and carrying out the attack. This comes as a surprise to many, as initial reports had suggested that he may have had accomplices.
Authorities have stated that Jabbar meticulously planned the attack on his own and did not have any known connections to terrorist organizations. This has raised questions about how individuals can become radicalized and carry out acts of violence without any external support.
The investigation into Jabbar’s motives and background is ongoing, but it is clear that he was a lone actor in this tragic event. This serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and awareness in preventing acts of terrorism, even when they appear to be isolated incidents.
Our thoughts are with the victims of the attack and their families as they navigate this difficult time.
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