New Orleans terrorist used chilling spy-like method to plan brutal New Year's attack that killed 14
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The sick New Orleans terrorist responsible for the New Year's Day attack that killed 14 people used chilling spy-like glasses to plan the brutal assault. According to the FBI, Shamsud-Din Jabbar visited the city twice before and recorded footage of the French Quarter with the Facebook manufactured Meta smart glasses.
It also emerged he travelled to Cairo and Canada before the attack but it is unclear if the trips were connected, Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia said at a news conference. Federal officials believe Jabbar, a US citizen and former U. Army soldier, was inspired by the Islamic State militant group to carry out the attack, which also killed one 31-year-old British man.
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during an exchange of gunfire at the scene of the deadly crash of the rented pickup truck on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Federal investigators so far believe Jabbar acted alone, but are continuing to explore his contacts.
“All investigative details and evidence that we have now still support that Jabbar acted alone here in New Orleans,” said Raia. “We have not seen any indications of an accomplice in the United States, but we are still looking into potential associates in the U.S. and outside of our borders.”.
