Police Fatally Shoot ISIS-Inspired Attacker After Deadly Truck Rampage in New Orleans
An ISIS-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans was fatally shot by police after firing at officers from his vehicle. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his white F-150 truck around a police barricade and into crowds near Bourbon Street. The attack left 14 people dead and dozens more injured.
Bodycam footage released by the New Orleans Police Department shows the tense moments when officers confronted Jabbar after his truck crashed. Officer Christian Beyer, alongside Officer Jacobie Jordan, approached the truck with guns drawn. When they ordered Jabbar to exit the vehicle, he fired at them from behind an airbag. In response, Beyer and Jordan, along with Sergeant Nigel Daggs, returned fire, fatally wounding Jabbar.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick praised the officers’ actions, calling them “national heroes” for making quick, split-second decisions. She stressed that the officers followed protocol during a high-stress scenario, and all three officers involved have returned to full duty after the incident.
Jordan and Officer Joseph Rodrigue were both injured during the exchange, suffering gunshot wounds to their thighs and Rodrigue’s shoulder. Despite being wounded, both officers are expected to recover. The police department declined to comment on whether friendly fire contributed to the injuries.
Investigators are still working to determine the details surrounding the attack. Jabbar’s recent trips to both New Orleans and Egypt in 2023 are under scrutiny by the FBI. Additionally, it was revealed that a metal barrier intended to block vehicles on Bourbon Street was malfunctioning at the time of the attack, a factor that may have contributed to the vulnerability of the area.
The incident has prompted lawsuits from victims and their families, claiming the city failed to implement proper security measures to prevent such an attack. The investigation remains ongoing, with further updates expected.
