Former Soldier-Turned-ISIS Supporter Kills 14 in New Orleans Attack

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, carried out a deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street after years of personal and financial struggles.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, killed 14 and injured 35 in a New Year’s Day truck attack on Bourbon Street before being shot dead by police.
Jabbar, a former U.S. Army staff sergeant, served in Afghanistan and received 23 military honors, including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Authorities revealed Jabbar posted videos aligning himself with ISIS and planted explosive devices before the attack, labeling it an act of domestic terrorism.
Friends and family expressed shock, describing Jabbar as previously kind and devout, with no visible signs of radicalization before the attack.
Investigators are probing Jabbar’s path to extremism, noting his struggles with financial issues, divorce, and a deteriorating personal life in recent years.