Federal investigators are pursuing suspects connected to a New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, killed 10 and injured 30 in a combined vehicle and shooting assault, with the FBI confirming links to a likely terror cell.
Lots of items in this home left behind by federal investigators that should currently be in an FBI analysis lab or evidence room. Absolutely bizarre. https://t.co/9AOCBrL9eU
— Jerry Dunleavy IV 🇺🇸 (@JerryDunleavy) January 2, 2025
Now the FBI admits the New Orleans attack was terrorism and that the suspect wasn't working alone
There are reportedly 4-5 other suspects
How many terror cells are in the US thanks to the Biden-Harris open border policies https://t.co/SYqaMjXUzc pic.twitter.com/EDVUDoMpDp
— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) January 1, 2025
Jabbar carried an ISIS flag during the attack, authorities said. His truck contained firearms and improvised explosive devices, hidden in coolers and wired for remote activation. A detonator was recovered, indicating the attack was premeditated.
Senior Agent: "Ok, guys, they got all suspicious when we stripped the Trump and Vegas shooters' houses down to the studs. We need to be creative"
Agent 1: "What if…"
Agent 2: "What if.."
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All: "What if we just leave all the evidence in the house!"— Allan (@AllanRicharz) January 3, 2025
FBI is currently hunting a terror cell in New Orleans as 3 men, 1 woman were seen planting IEDs around the city, per NYP pic.twitter.com/yA4WQPGobE
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) January 1, 2025
Surveillance footage revealed three men and a woman placing bombs in the French Quarter. FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan said investigators are aggressively pursuing leads and seeking public assistance to identify all individuals involved.
FBI hunts terror cell in New Orleans after ramming attack as 3 men, 1 woman seen planting IEDs around city https://t.co/1tInUSz5Hj pic.twitter.com/kjtCtt3vJJ
— New York Post (@nypost) January 1, 2025
The ISIS terror cell activated in the New Orleans attack is based out of Houston. How did the FBI allow this happen? https://t.co/2XJuT9psQe
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) January 1, 2025
During a press briefing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) stated that the FBI is “trying to catch the other bad guys.” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed that multiple suspects are being sought and described them as “bad people” who pose a significant threat.
Federal agents searched the home of Jabbar’s ex-wife, whose current husband described Jabbar as having recently exhibited erratic behavior linked to his conversion to Islam. Officials are examining all potential ties to extremist networks.
The FBI Hostage Rescue Team has reportedly deployed to New Orleans, with flight tracker data showing their aircraft en route. The team specializes in high-stakes operations, which may include dismantling the suspected terror cell.
