The suspect responsible for the deadly truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen.
Authorities confirmed that Jabbar was carrying an ISIS flag in his vehicle, leading the FBI to investigate his potential affiliations with terrorist organisations.
Media Talk Africa had reported that the attack, which occurred early Wednesday morning, killed at least 10 people and injured 30 others.
Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s revellers in the French Quarter, a popular tourist area. During the chaos, police engaged the suspect in a gunfight, resulting in his death.
Authorities also discovered potential homemade bombs in the vehicle and scattered throughout the French Quarter.
FBI Special Agent Alethea Duncan confirmed that Jabbar was believed to be a US Army veteran, stating that he was likely honourably discharged.
Investigators are working to confirm his military background and determine any other connections.
Additionally, authorities indicated that Jabbar may not have acted alone.
“We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible,” Duncan said at a press conference.
