New Orleans Attack: Shamsud-Din Jabbar's Alarming Motives and Timeline of Terror

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New Orleans Attack: Shamsud-Din Jabbar's Alarming Motives and Timeline of Terror

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New Orleans Attack: Shamsud-Din Jabbar's Alarming Motives and Timeline of Terror

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Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old ISIS operative, killed 15 people and injured over 35 during a premeditated attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.
The FBI confirmed that Jabbar acted alone, expressing concerns that news would not focus on the "war between the believers and the disbelievers" if he targeted family rather than the crowd.
A timeline released by the FBI details Jabbar's actions leading up to the attack, including his rental of a truck in Houston and posting pro-ISIS videos on social media prior to the incident.
Jabbar was also found to have two improvised explosive devices that were safely rendered inactive following the initial attack.
Family members described Jabbar as a troubled individual with a history of financial struggles and multiple divorces, reflecting a complex personal history.

The acts of terrorism on Bourbon Street have stunned the nation as officials piece together the motives behind Shamsud-Din Jabbar's actions. According to the Times of India and ABC News, Jabbar's recent radicalization led to this tragic event.