Washington: US President Joe Biden has confirmed that the attacker responsible for the deadly incident in New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone, though there are signs that he had strong support for ISIS. The incident took place early Wednesday morning when Jabbar drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 14 people and injuring 35 others.
Jabbar, 42, a former military veteran from Houston, had traveled to New Orleans before carrying out the attack. Following the incident, he engaged in a shootout with local police and was fatally shot during the exchange. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into the attack, which is being treated as an act of terrorism.
While authorities have not confirmed the full extent of Jabbar’s connections to ISIS, early indications suggest a strong alignment with the terror group. The tragic incident has raised serious concerns about homegrown terrorism and its links to international organizations.
The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement agencies working to determine the full scope of Jabbar’s motivations and affiliations.
