- Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old from Texas, was identified by the FBI as the perpetrator of the New Orleans New Year’s Day attack.
- Jabbar killed 14 people and injured about 35 others by driving into crowds on Bourbon Street before being fatally shot by police.
- Before the attack, Jabbar posted videos on social media inspired by ISIS, proclaiming his support for the group and mentioning his conversion to Islam.
- An Army veteran, Jabbar had visited New Orleans twice before the attack, using Meta glasses to record videos, and had a history including real estate work and financial struggles. Read More