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Bourbon Street Bombing Suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar Used Extremely Rare Explosive Compound That Failed to Detonate

Jan 5, 2025, 01:45 PM

In New Orleans, the suspect identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar attempted a bombing on Bourbon Street using an explosive compound described as extremely rare. Officials report that this type of explosive has never been used in terrorist attacks in the United States or Europe before. The devices constructed by Jabbar failed to detonate, preventing any casualties during the incident. The use of such an unusual explosive raises concerns about the evolving nature of threats in urban areas.