The FBI is actively pursuing a suspected terror cell connected to a New Year’s attack in New Orleans that left 10 dead and 30 injured. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, was identified as the attacker in a vehicle and shooting rampage in the French Quarter.
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, and his truck was found to contain firearms and bombs. The explosives were hidden in coolers and wired for remote detonation, with the detonator recovered from the vehicle. Surveillance footage shows three men and one woman placing bombs before the attack.
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
Federal agents believe Jabbar was part of a larger group and are aggressively tracking his associates. FBI Assistant Special Agent Alethea Duncan urged the public to provide information, noting the possibility of additional threats.
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
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry stated that law enforcement is “hunting some bad people down,” while Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) confirmed that the FBI is pursuing all leads to dismantle the cell.
Jabbar’s ex-wife’s home was searched as part of the investigation. Her current husband described Jabbar’s erratic behavior and recent conversion to Islam, which authorities believe may have influenced his actions.
The FBI Hostage Rescue Team has reportedly arrived in New Orleans. The unit specializes in high-risk operations and is assisting in the search for additional suspects.
