Authorities Identify Terrorist Attack Suspect After Truck Drove through Bourbon Street Crowd

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A truck intentionally plowed into a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter, resulting in at least 10 deaths and over 30 injuries. The driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was shot and killed by officers after opening fire on them. Authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism and are looking into Jabbar’s possible affiliation with ISIS. Weapons and a potential improvised explosive device were found in Jabbar’s truck, and his motive for the attack remains unclear.

Source: https://www.whio.com/news/local/bourbon-street-attack-who-is-shamsud-din-jabbar/KXM6WMXS6JHADGDSBZCOZAKMCQ/

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