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The FBI investigation revealed further shocking details. CCTV footage showed Jabbar planting two homemade bombs in the French Quarter.
Tragedy struck New Orleans, United States of America, in the early hours of 1 January. At approximately 3:15 am, a 42-year-old man, driving at high speed, ploughed his truck into a New Year's celebration on Bourbon Street. He then opened fire on the revelers, causing widespread panic and a desperate scramble for safety. The attack resulted in 15 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The assailant was subsequently shot and killed by police. He was later identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former US military serviceman.
The investigation into the New Orleans attack uncovered an ISIS flag in Jabbar's truck. Furthermore, pre-attack social media posts revealed Jabbar's self-professed admiration for the Islamic State and his intention to commit mass violence. Consequently, the FBI launched a terrorism investigation, confirming Jabbar's affiliation with ISIS.
Initial suspicions suggested Jabbar may have had accomplices. However, the FBI has since clarified that he acted alone in carrying out the terrorist attack.
The FBI investigation revealed further shocking details. CCTV footage showed Jabbar planting two homemade bombs in the French Quarter. These devices, constructed at his residence, were intended to inflict even greater casualties. However, the bombs were discovered before detonation.
A search of Jabbar's Houston, Texas trailer yielded disturbing findings. In addition to bomb-making materials, investigators discovered a Quran containing passages promoting violence and a life of chaos.