In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a tragic incident unfolded in New Orleans’ French Quarter when a pickup truck, driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and injuries to over 30 others.
Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was fatally shot by police following the attack.
The FBI is treating the incident as a terrorist attack and has launched an extensive investigation into Jabbar’s background and potential accomplices.
Surveillance footage from the area has surfaced, reportedly showing three men and a woman placing explosive devices in the vicinity prior to the attack.
This development suggests that Jabbar may not have acted alone, prompting authorities to intensify their search for additional suspects involved in the planning and execution of the attack.
During the investigation, law enforcement discovered an ISIS flag attached to the truck’s trailer hitch, along with multiple firearms and pipe bombs wired for remote detonation inside the vehicle.
These findings have raised concerns about possible connections to international terrorist organizations, though no definitive links have been confirmed at this time.
In response to the attack, the city of New Orleans has heightened security measures, including postponing the Sugar Bowl college football game and conducting thorough sweeps of the area to ensure public safety.
Authorities are urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as the investigation continues.
The tragic events have cast a somber shadow over the city’s New Year’s celebrations, leaving the community in mourning and seeking answers.
As the investigation unfolds, officials are committed to uncovering the full extent of the plot and bringing any additional perpetrators to justice.
