Texas Man Charged in Deadly New Orleans Attack Inspired by ISIS
A Texas man has been identified as the suspect behind a deadly attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured dozens more. According to President Joe Biden, the individual, who has been linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), posted videos on social media hours before the New Year’s Day incident, indicating that he was “inspired” by the terror group.
The attack occurred on Wednesday, January 1, at approximately 3:15 a.m. local time when a Ford pickup truck, driven by 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, plowed into a crowd in the Bourbon Street area. Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, was killed in the incident.
In response to the tragedy, President Biden condemned the attack as a “despicable” and “heinous act” in a speech shared on The White House’s X (formerly Twitter) page. The FBI has classified the event as an act of terrorism, and investigations are ongoing to determine any further links to ISIS or other extremist groups.
In his statement, President Biden offered his condolences to the victims and their families, expressing that “our hearts are with the people of New Orleans” in the wake of the attack. He called the loss of life and the injuries inflicted by the assailant a senseless and tragic event.
The attack occurred during a New Year’s celebration, a time of joy for many, making the incident particularly devastating. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, providing aid to the injured and securing the area. Law enforcement is continuing to investigate the motives behind Jabbar’s actions and his potential connections to ISIS, as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the deadly assault.
As the investigation unfolds, the people of New Orleans are left to mourn the victims, while the nation grapples with another example of senseless violence.
