FBI Identifies 42-Year-Old Shamsud-Din Jabbar as New Orleans Terror Attack Suspect; 10 Dead, ISIS Flag Found

Jan 1, 2025, 06:29 PM

The FBI has identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas, as the suspect in a terror attack in New Orleans that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people. An ISIS flag was discovered in Jabbar's rented Ford truck, which he used as a weapon during the attack. Additionally, the FBI reported that weapons and a potential improvised explosive device (IED) were found inside his vehicle. Further investigations revealed other potential IEDs located in the French Quarter, heightening concerns about security in the area.