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FBI Confirms New Orleans Truck Attack Was Act of Islamist Terrorism

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FBI Confirms New Orleans Truck Attack Was Act of Islamist Terrorism

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  • A US Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a truck into a crowd on New Year’s Day, resulting in 14 fatalities and injuries to others.
  • Jabbar, who pledged allegiance to ISIS, was shot dead by police after firing at them during the incident.
  • The FBI described the attack as premeditated terrorism, with evidence indicating Jabbar acted alone.
  • Surveillance footage showed Jabbar placing two improvised explosive devices in coolers prior to the attack, which were later neutralized.
  • Increased security measures are now in place across various US cities in response to the attack, although no immediate threats have been reported.

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