Army Veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar Identified as Solo Attacker in New Orleans Terror Incident

Law enforcement officials confirmed on Thursday that Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in the horrific attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street during the early hours of New Year’s Day. The incident involved the planting of two improvised explosive devices and a deliberate act of driving into a crowd, resulting in the deaths of fourteen individuals and injuries to at least 35 more. FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia labeled the attack as “an act of terrorism” during a press conference.

While the investigation is ongoing, Raia mentioned that there is currently “no definitive link” between the New Orleans attack and a separate explosion that occurred in Las Vegas later on New Year’s Day.

Jabbar, aged 42, had expressed his intentions on social media prior to the attack. He openly voiced his support for the Islamic State terror group, also known as ISIS, through four videos posted on Facebook just before driving onto Bourbon Street. In one of the videos, Jabbar mentioned contemplating harming his friends and family but ultimately decided against it, fearing that the media would shift focus away from what he referred to as the “war between the believers and the disbelievers.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the reopening of Bourbon Street to the public on Thursday morning, following the tragic incident.

Authorities are currently analyzing two laptops and three phones connected to Jabbar for further insights. Additionally, investigations are underway at a residence in Mandeville, Louisiana, located north of New Orleans, in search of potential clues.

This story is still developing. Stay tuned for more updates.