Authorities are hunting a suspected terror cell following a New Year’s attack in New Orleans that killed 10 and injured 30. The attacker, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was identified as the perpetrator behind the violence, which combined a vehicle assault with a shooting.
Lots of items in this home left behind by federal investigators that should currently be in an FBI analysis lab or evidence room. Absolutely bizarre. https://t.co/9AOCBrL9eU
— Jerry Dunleavy IV 🇺🇸 (@JerryDunleavy) January 2, 2025
Now the FBI admits the New Orleans attack was terrorism and that the suspect wasn't working alone
There are reportedly 4-5 other suspects
How many terror cells are in the US thanks to the Biden-Harris open border policies https://t.co/SYqaMjXUzc pic.twitter.com/EDVUDoMpDp
— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) January 1, 2025
The FBI revealed that Jabbar carried an ISIS flag during the attack. Investigators found guns and bombs hidden in his truck, with the explosives wired for remote detonation. A detonator was also recovered, confirming plans for further destruction.
Senior Agent: "Ok, guys, they got all suspicious when we stripped the Trump and Vegas shooters' houses down to the studs. We need to be creative"
Agent 1: "What if…"
Agent 2: "What if.."
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All: "What if we just leave all the evidence in the house!"— Allan (@AllanRicharz) January 3, 2025
FBI is currently hunting a terror cell in New Orleans as 3 men, 1 woman were seen planting IEDs around the city, per NYP pic.twitter.com/yA4WQPGobE
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) January 1, 2025
Footage from the area captured three men and one woman placing bombs around the French Quarter. The FBI has stated they do not believe Jabbar acted alone and are investigating his associates to dismantle the suspected cell.
FBI hunts terror cell in New Orleans after ramming attack as 3 men, 1 woman seen planting IEDs around city https://t.co/1tInUSz5Hj pic.twitter.com/kjtCtt3vJJ
— New York Post (@nypost) January 1, 2025
The ISIS terror cell activated in the New Orleans attack is based out of Houston. How did the FBI allow this happen? https://t.co/2XJuT9psQe
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) January 1, 2025
Louisiana officials confirmed the ongoing manhunt. Gov. Jeff Landry said law enforcement is “hunting some bad people down,” while Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) affirmed the FBI’s commitment to catching the perpetrators.
Jabbar’s erratic behavior reportedly escalated during his conversion to Islam, according to his ex-wife’s husband. Federal agents searched her home as part of the investigation into Jabbar’s potential links to ISIS.
Publicly available flight tracker data indicates the FBI Hostage Rescue Team is in New Orleans, with experts noting the team’s quick reaction capabilities are critical for addressing complex terror threats.
