The suspect behind the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, which killed at least 10 people and injured 30, has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42. Law enforcement sources claim Jabbar intentionally rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers around 3:15 a.m. on Jan. 1. The truck eventually stopped, and Jabbar opened fire on responding police officers, injuring two before being killed in a shootout with law enforcement.
The FBI is investigating whether improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found in the truck were viable and linked to the attack. Authorities are treating the incident as an act of terrorism, and sources are working to uncover more about Jabbar’s background and possible connections to extremist groups. At this time, it is unclear whether he was acting alone or as part of a larger plot.
The attack occurred in the French Quarter, one of New Orleans’ busiest areas, during the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. The event was just hours before the Sugar Bowl, drawing crowds from all over. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, with additional security measures likely to follow in the wake of the attack.
