David Scott, the FBI Assistant Director in the Counterterrorism Division, made the call regarding recent events. Officials informed the public that they are still in the process of determining the motives behind the Cybertruck explosion at Trump Las Vegas that occurred later that day. During a press conference on Thursday, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia confirmed that Jabbar, aged 42, acted independently in the tragic attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals and numerous injuries. An ISIS flag was discovered in the truck utilized during the rampage. Jabbar was found deceased at the scene after the attack. The FBI reported that Jabbar acted alone in carrying out this assault.
For the latest updates on the terror incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, consider the following:
– New Orleans terror attack live updates: Suspect pictured, ISIS flag found in vehicle
– Neighbor witnessed the pickup truck used by New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar leaving an Airbnb hours prior to the rampage
– A reporter from the NY Times who interviewed New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar a decade ago described his demeanor as ‘calm and collected’
– First photo of killer driver Shamsud-Din Jabbar released after he plowed through numerous New Year’s revelers in New Orleans
– Map of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans
Raia also mentioned during the press conference that there is currently no definitive connection between the attack in New Orleans and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas on January 1. Representatives for the FBI were not immediately available for comment.
