U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are set to travel to New Orleans on Monday to express condolences to the relatives of the 14 people killed and 35 others injured in last week's attack by an individual using a vehicle. The attack occurred when a man drove a rented pickup truck at high speed into a group of pedestrians in a busy neighborhood during the early hours of New Year's Day. The President and First Lady plan to meet with the families of the victims of this attack. The main suspect, Shamsuddin Jabbar, a 42-year-old veteran from Houston, Texas, ran over the victims. This attack took place on Bourbon Street, one of the main tourist areas, restaurants, and cafes in New Orleans. Police shot Jabbar after he fired at officers. With only two weeks left in his presidency before Donald Trump takes office, Biden is also expected to meet with investigators who believe Jabbar acted alone in this attack but was influenced by the terrorist group ISIS. The FBI reported that Jabbar posted five messages on social media about his support for ISIS about an hour and a half before the attack. Additionally, an ISIS flag was found in the back of his rented truck. A senior official in the U.S. criminal investigation sector stated on Sunday that Jabbar had visited the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, where the attack occurred, twice last October. Lionel Mertile, an FBI special agent in the New Orleans field office, announced that there is footage showing the suspect riding a bicycle in the French Quarter while wearing 'Meta glasses' capable of recording or live streaming. The U.S. has issued warnings about the potential for similar attacks following the New Orleans incident. The FBI confirmed that the suspect's name in the New Orleans 'terrorist act' is Shamsuddin Jabbar. Global reactions to the deadly New Orleans attack have been noted, and Biden held a meeting with his security team to review the latest developments regarding the deadly incident. The number of victims in New Orleans has risen to 15, with the FBI confirming that an ISIS flag was found in the attacker's truck.
Biden to Meet with Families of Victims of New Orleans Terrorist Attack
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit New Orleans to meet with families of victims from a recent terrorist attack that killed 15 and injured many others. The main suspect, Shamsuddin Jabbar, has ties to ISIS and was shot by police after the attack. This incident raises concerns about domestic terrorism and security in the U.S.
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📰 What Happened
A man named Shamsuddin Jabbar drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 and injuring many others. He had ties to ISIS and was shot by police after the attack.
- The attack occurred on Bourbon Street, a popular tourist area.
- An ISIS flag was found in Jabbar's truck, and he had posted pro-ISIS messages on social media shortly before the attack.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Terrorist attacks in the U.S. have raised alarms about domestic security and the influence of extremist groups like ISIS, which continue to inspire individuals to commit acts of violence.
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