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U.S. Army Veteran's Deadly New Orleans Attack Linked to Islamic State Inspiration

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U.S. Army Veteran's Deadly New Orleans Attack Linked to Islamic State Inspiration

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  • A U.S. Army veteran drove a pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, resulting in **15 fatalities** and numerous injuries.
  • Prior to the attack, the driver, identified as **Shamsud-Din Jabbar**, posted videos on social media expressing inspiration from the **Islamic State group**.
  • The **FBI** is treating the incident as an act of terrorism, stating that Jabbar did not act alone. Multiple improvised explosive devices were discovered in the truck and in the city.
  • The attack occurred when Jabbar circumvented police barriers and opened fire on officers, leading to his death by police fire after causing widespread chaos.
  • President **Joe Biden** condemned the act as “despicable” and emphasized the nation's collective grief, reaffirming that attacks on communities will not be tolerated.

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