The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that the identity of the attacker in New Orleans is a 42-year-old man named Shamsuddin Jabbar, an American citizen from Texas. According to the statement, it appears that the truck used to run over people was rented, and the FBI is investigating any possible connections between the attacker and terrorist organizations. Earlier, CBS News reported, citing two federal officials, that the suspect in the 'terrorist act' on Wednesday morning in New Orleans, which resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to at least 36 others, is a 42-year-old man named Shamsuddin Jabbar. Meanwhile, CNN reported, citing two law enforcement sources, that the suspect was carrying an ISIS flag at the time of the incident. One of these sources also told the news agency that several suspicious explosive devices were found inside a cooler in the truck used in the attack. Officials in New Orleans stated that the 'intentional' running over of a large crowd in the city by a speeding truck left at least 10 dead and over 30 injured. The New Orleans police chief announced at a press conference that a truck driver drove into a crowd early Wednesday morning, January 1, during New Year's celebrations, intending to run over many people. According to officials, the truck driver was killed after exchanging gunfire and injuring two police officers, and investigations into the attacker's motives are ongoing. The mayor of New Orleans has called the incident a 'terrorist attack,' and the FBI has begun investigations into it. President Joe Biden expressed condolences to the victims and their families, describing it as a 'horrific incident' and stated that the FBI is leading the investigation. The U.S. President emphasized that 'any form of violence' is unjustifiable and that the United States will not tolerate any attacks on 'the communities of this country.' Earlier, the White House announced support for the mayor of New Orleans, stating that President Biden has been informed of this 'horrific news.' This deadly attack occurred in one of the tourist and busy neighborhoods of New Orleans, which attracts large crowds with music and numerous bars. About two weeks ago, a Saudi citizen killed five people, including a 9-year-old child, and injured over 200 others by running over a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.
FBI: The suspect in the New Orleans 'terrorist act' is Shamsuddin Jabbar
A truck attack in New Orleans led to at least 10 deaths and over 30 injuries, with the suspect identified as Shamsuddin Jabbar, a 42-year-old American. The FBI is investigating potential terrorist connections, as the suspect reportedly carried an ISIS flag and explosives were found in the vehicle. This incident raises concerns about domestic terrorism and public safety in the U.S.
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📰 What Happened
A truck attack in New Orleans resulted in at least 10 deaths and over 30 injuries. The suspect, Shamsuddin Jabbar, was reportedly carrying an ISIS flag and had explosives in the vehicle.
- The attack occurred during New Year's celebrations in a busy neighborhood.
- The suspect was killed after exchanging gunfire with police.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Vehicle-based attacks have been used in recent years as a method of terrorism in various parts of the world, often linked to extremist ideologies.
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