Investigation Centers on Shamsud-Din Jabbar's Egypt Trip Linked to Deadly Attack

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1 year ago

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Credited from: NEWSWEEK

The investigation into **Shamsud-Din Jabbar**, a **42-year-old Army veteran**, is focusing on his previous **month-long trip to Egypt**.
Following a **New Year's Day attack** in New Orleans, details emerged of Jabbar contacting an **ISIS representative** while abroad.
Authorities are examining whether Jabbar's **radicalization** occurred during this trip or beforehand, as he posted supportive videos for ISIS before the attack.
Jabbar allegedly drove a truck onto Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring many others, before engaging with police while armed.
His family expressed confusion over his transformation, noting no prior signs of extremism, and are cooperating with the investigation.

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