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New Year's Day Truck Attack in New Orleans: Investigations Continue as Death Toll Rises

Authorities investigate the radicalization of Shamsud-Din Jabbar following a deadly attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, highlighting major security lapses.

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Updated: Jan 4th, 2025, 5:40 AM ET

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The New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans claimed 14 lives and injured over 30. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Army veteran behind the attack, had previous ties to ISIS and allegedly spent time in Egypt in 2023, raising questions about his radicalization. Investigators found bomb-making materials in his Houston residence and planned explosives at the scene. A joint FBI bulletin warns of potential copycat incidents, urging law enforcement vigilance. The incident has ignited discussions about security failures and the influence of ISIS on domestic terrorism.

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