A devastating attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street has shaken the city, resulting in 15 fatalities and 30 injuries. The assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a gunfight with police following the incident. Authorities have revealed that Jabbar recorded a series of videos prior to the attack, detailing his plan to murder his family and asserting his ties with ISIS (India Times).

In these chilling recordings, Jabbar expressed his intent to stage a family gathering as a cover for his violent intentions. Aged 42, he faced significant personal and financial turmoil, prompting his heinous actions. Jabbar, a Texas native and Army veteran, had a troubled background, having served in the military from 2007 to 2020, including a deployment to Afghanistan.

On New Year’s Day, Jabbar drove a white Ford F-150 truck through barricades and directly into a crowd, displaying a black ISIS flag. After the attack, police found explosive devices, including potential Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), in the truck and around the vicinity of the incident. The FBI is currently investigating Jabbar’s connections to terrorist networks while focusing on the nature of the attack, which has been classified as terrorism.

In a remarkable turn, the FBI has ruled out the involvement of four individuals initially suspected of assisting Jabbar during the attack. Surveillance footage had captured these persons near the incident site, seemingly planting explosives, but subsequent investigations excluded their ties to the violence. However, authorities assert Jabbar may not have acted alone. FBI assistant special agent Alethea Duncan stated, “We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible,” highlighting an ongoing manhunt for additional suspects ([FBI Ruling](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/fbi-rules-out-involvement-of-four-suspects-seen-planting-bombs-near-new-orleans-truck-attack/articleshow/116875279.cms)).

Upon reviewing the aftermath, officials noted that the attack was executed with a level of planning and intent that underscores its malicious nature. Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry mentioned, “We are hunting down bad people,” pointing to the continuing investigation surrounding Jabbar's motives and any potential accomplices. As the city mourns, the FBI remains vigilant in uncovering thorough details regarding the tragic events that unfolded in the heart of New Orleans.