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American Ex-Soldier Inspired by ISIS Commits New Year's Day Attack in New Orleans

Jan 2, 2025, 12:06 AM

Authorities are investigating a terror attack that occurred on New Year's Day in New Orleans, carried out by an American citizen identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, born in Texas and a former Army serviceman. Before the attack, Jabbar made recordings while driving from Texas to Louisiana, expressing his desire to kill and stating he was inspired by ISIS. He initially planned to kill his family but decided to join ISIS instead. President Joe Biden confirmed that the FBI is leading the investigation and assessing whether there's an ongoing threat. An ISIS flag was reportedly found in the suspect's vehicle.