Bodycam Footage Reveals New Orleans Attacker Fired at Police Before Being Killed

The New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead and dozens injured, with investigators linking the assailant to ISIS inspiration.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a rented truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street during New Year's celebrations, killing 14 people and injuring over 35 others.
Bodycam footage shows Jabbar firing at police from behind his truck's deployed airbag before officers returned fire, killing him.
The FBI confirmed Jabbar was inspired by the Islamic State and is investigating potential accomplices, citing videos he posted supporting the group and items found in his truck, including an ISIS flag and an improvised explosive device.
Three officers discharged their weapons during the shootout, with two officers and one bystander sustaining injuries; all involved officers were cleared of wrongdoing and deemed to have followed protocol.
Following criticism of security measures, New Orleans is reviewing its counterterrorism strategies, including the deployment of vehicle barriers, with expert William Bratton advising on future safety improvements.