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Texas man and US Army veteran linked to fatal New Orleans truck attack; potential terrorism investigation underway

Credited from: SCMP

  • Shamsud-Din Jabbar, aged 42, is identified as the suspect in a fatal truck attack that resulted in 15 deaths and injuring dozens during a New Year’s celebration in New Orleans.
  • The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism due to the presence of an Islamic State flag on Jabbar’s vehicle.
  • Authorities indicated Jabbar did not act alone and are currently searching for accomplices involved in the attack.
  • Jabbar, who served in the US Army for 13 years with deployment in Afghanistan, died at the scene after engaging police in a shootout.
  • Investigators discovered weapons and possible explosives in the truck, as well as other locations in the French Quarter.

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