CBS News - New details from FBI about the New Orleans terrorist attack
The FBI has confirmed that the recent attack in New Orleans was an act of terrorism carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran. Jabbar acted alone, and the attack resulted in 15 deaths, including his own. He rented a truck in Houston and drove to New Orleans, where he carried out the attack, displaying an ISIS flag on his vehicle. Prior to the attack, Jabbar posted videos online expressing his support for ISIS and detailing his intentions. The city of New Orleans is responding with increased security measures and community support activities, including a prayer session and news conference as they prepare to reopen Bourbon Street. The attack has raised concerns about security and the ability of individuals to carry out such acts undetected.
Key Points:
- The attack was confirmed as a terrorist act by the FBI, with the suspect acting alone.
- Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect, was a 42-year-old Army veteran who supported ISIS.
- Jabbar rented a truck in Houston and drove to New Orleans to carry out the attack.
- The city is responding with increased security and community support activities.
- Concerns have been raised about security measures and the ability to detect such threats.
Details:
1. 📰 FBI Reveals Details and Suspect's Activity
- The FBI confirmed the attack was an act of terrorism by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who acted alone.
- The suspect, a 42-year-old Army veteran, was killed in a gunfight with police.
- Jabbar flew an ISIS flag on his truck and had made online posts supporting ISIS.
- He rented an F-150 in Houston on December 30th and drove to New Orleans on December 31st.
- Jabbar posted five videos on Facebook between 1:29 A.M. and 3:02 A.M. proclaiming his support for ISIS.
- In his first video, he mentioned initially planning to harm family and friends but decided against it for more media attention on his cause.
- Jabbar had joined ISIS prior to the summer of the attack year.