Shamsud-Din Jabbar: A Troubling Incident Unfolds in New Orleans

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former U.S. Army and Army Reserve member, drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 people. The FBI is investigating links to ISIS, citing an ISIS flag on the truck. Jabbar was killed in a police shootout at the scene.

A tragic incident occurred in New Orleans as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas man, crashed a truck into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers, resulting in the deaths of 15 people and injuries to dozens more. Federal officials view the attack as a potential act of terrorism, with the FBI citing the presence of an ISIS flag on Jabbar's vehicle.

Inquiries are ongoing as investigators seek any associates or accomplices connected to Jabbar, who was killed during a shootout with authorities at the scene. The FBI has linked Jabbar to the Islamic State militant group and are investigating any potential connections. Despite Jabbar's U.S. citizenship and upbringing in Texas, the motivations behind his actions remain unclear.

Jabbar served in the U.S. Army from 2007 to 2015, including a deployment to Afghanistan, and continued with the Army Reserve until 2020. He later pursued a career in real estate until February 2023. His involvement in various businesses and military service are under scrutiny as part of the broader investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)