New Orleans Car-Ramming Incident: Suspect Identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar

In New Orleans, the main suspect in the recent car-ramming incident has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar. The FBI classified the attack as an act of terrorism. Carrying an ISIS flag, Jabbar was killed by police at the scene. President Joe Biden condemned the attack and vowed further actions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-01-2025 08:55 IST | Created: 02-01-2025 08:55 IST
New Orleans Car-Ramming Incident: Suspect Identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar
Police officers at the site where car crash took place (Photo/ Reuters). Image Credit: ANI
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Authorities have identified Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, as the primary suspect in what has been labeled a terror attack in New Orleans. According to senior US law enforcement officials, Jabbar drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street while brandishing an ISIS flag.

Upon investigation, officers found several suspected explosive devices in the car used in the attack. Jabbar, who was reportedly a US citizen from Texas with previous military service, was shot and killed by police at the scene.

President Joe Biden swiftly condemned the incident, emphasizing there is no justification for violence. The FBI, overseeing the investigation, confirmed the attack claimed multiple lives and left several injured. Biden noted he will continue to receive updates and reassured that the government remains committed to safeguarding communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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