Jan 02, 2025
Biden: FBI Links New Orleans Attack to ISIS-Inspired Shamsud-Din Jabbar
Biden confirmed the FBI found videos of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 15 in New Orleans, where he expressed ISIS inspiration and a desire to kill
The FBI confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, drove a Ford F-150 with an ISIS flag and is investigating his possible ties to terrorist groups
Shamsud-Din Jabbar was killed by police after opening fire on officers, injuring two who are in stable condition, according to New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick
Biden called the attack "despicable," noting Jabbar's ISIS-inspired videos. From Camp David, he expressed grief for the victims and New Orleans, saying, "Our nation grieves with you"
Biden condemned the attack, offering condolences to the victims. He assured the FBI was investigating the cause and any ongoing threats
Biden confirmed the attacker was a Texas-born Army veteran, posted ISIS-inspired videos, and had explosives in his vehicle. The FBI's investigation is ongoing
A truck rampaged through Bourbon Street, killing and injuring many. The Superdome game was postponed. Witnesses described people being "thrown into the air"
Zion Parsons described "bodies all up and down the street." Police called it "evil," with the driver bypassing safety measures to create carnage
The FBI said Jabbar likely didn't act alone. Explosives were found, and footage showed four people handling a device, but their identities remain unclear
Elon Musk confirmed the Cybertruck explosion was caused by fireworks or a bomb, not the vehicle. He suggested a link to the New Orleans attack, as both trucks were rented from Turo
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