


New Year’s Day Attack in New Orleans Investigated as Terrorism
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, killed 14 in vehicle attack; FBI investigates potential ISIS ties and his background following the tragedy.
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Overview
On January 1, 2025, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into crowds in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing 14 and injuring many. The FBI is investigating his plans and connections to ISIS, revealing his travel history and involvement in bomb-making. Despite initial misinformation suggesting illegal entry into the U.S., Jabbar was a U.S. citizen and a former Army veteran. The FBI continues to pursue any possible associates, while safety measures have been heightened at military installations as a response to this and related incidents.
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