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Footage Released Showing New Orleans Killer Violently Turning Truck Onto Bourbon Street
A horrifying act of violence unfolded early New Year’s Day in New Orleans when a pickup truck, bearing a visible ISIS flag, plowed into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street.
The attack, carried out by Shamsud Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran from Texas, claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left 35 others injured.
The FBI has labeled the incident an act of terrorism, intensifying the investigation into the events and possible connections Jabbar may have had to extremist organizations.
Surveillance video captured the white Ford pickup truck, reportedly a rental, turning aggressively from Canal Street onto the iconic Bourbon Street.
It accelerated past barricades and into a densely packed crowd celebrating the New Year. The carnage didn’t end there—authorities revealed that after the crash, Jabbar exited the vehicle wearing full military gear and opened fire on the responding officers.
Law enforcement quickly returned fire, fatally wounding him at the chaotic scene.
Inside the truck, investigators found an arsenal including firearms, explosives, and the ISIS flag, now a chilling centerpiece of the attack.
Authorities believe Jabbar intended to cause mass casualties, describing his actions as both “premeditated” and “calculated.”
Jabbar’s motives remain under investigation, though his past provides a troubling backdrop.
Once a member of the U.S. Army, he served as an information technology and human resources specialist before receiving an honorable discharge in 2015.
He had recently been living in north Houston, Texas, where he apparently led an unremarkable life until this week’s tragic events.
The FBI is exploring the possibility that Jabbar acted in coordination with others.
While no accomplices have been identified, agents have not ruled out the involvement of a larger network.
The discovery of his ISIS flag and explosives has fueled concerns about the extent of his radicalization and potential ties to extremist groups.
This devastating attack has left New Orleans in mourning.
Bourbon Street, typically a vibrant epicenter of music and celebration, is now a scene of heartache and loss.
City leaders and law enforcement are working diligently to support victims’ families and ensure enhanced security measures as the city moves forward.
The FBI has urged communities to remain vigilant, emphasizing how dangerous individuals can leverage common tools for mass violence.
