New Orleans Attack Leaves 14 Dead in ISIS-Inspired Act of Terror
The FBI confirms that the attacker, a U.S. Army veteran, acted alone in the deadly New Year’s Day rampage on Bourbon Street.
- Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran, drove a rented truck into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring 35 before being fatally shot by police.
- The FBI confirmed Jabbar acted alone, reversing earlier assessments of potential accomplices, and identified the attack as inspired by ISIS based on social media posts and an ISIS flag found in his vehicle.
- Improvised explosive devices placed near the scene by Jabbar were rendered safe, and authorities are investigating his motives and history, including prior extremist recordings and videos.
- Victims include a former Princeton football player, an aspiring nurse, and a father of two, with families mourning their losses and communities rallying for support.
- The attack raises concerns about the resurgence of ISIS influence and lone-wolf radicalization, as well as the adequacy of security measures in public spaces.





















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































