(CLO) The attack on New Year's Eve 2025 in New Orleans, USA killed at least 15 people and injured dozens.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street before being killed in a shootout with police. Police and federal officials are now examining evidence to better understand the motives of Jabbar, a former U.S. soldier with a troubled history.
Suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar in a video about himself on his personal YouTube channel. Screenshot.
Jabbar is a US citizen who served in the Army from 2007 to 2015 as a human resources and information technology specialist. He served in Afghanistan from February 2009 to January 2010. After leaving the military, Jabbar continued to serve in the US Army Reserve until 2020, leaving with the rank of sergeant.
Outside of the military, Jabbar is a real estate professional and has worked at major companies such as Deloitte and Accenture. However, in recent years, Jabbar has had financial and family difficulties, including divorce and legal disputes over child support and debt.
According to the initial investigation, Jabbar rented a Ford F-150 Lightning truck through the Turo platform and drove from Texas to Louisiana to carry out the attack. Videos recorded by Jabbar along the way revealed his intentions for the attack, including that he initially planned to kill his family but later decided to join the terrorist group IS.
In Jabbar's truck, police found potential improvised explosive devices and an ISIS flag. Video recorded on his phone shows Jabbar believing dreams guided him to join the terrorist organization.
Jabbar's resume shows educational and professional success, including a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and roles at Deloitte and Accenture. However, Jabbar has also had legal problems, including a 2002 burglary and allegations of domestic violence during his divorce.
Jabbar appears to have been experiencing a mental and financial crisis before the attack. In 2022, he admitted he was more than $27,000 behind on his mortgage and facing foreclosure.
Authorities are now trying to determine how Jabbar was radicalized from a steadfast soldier into a suspected terrorist. The attack has shocked the US, especially since it occurred in the popular tourist hub of New Orleans during the holiday season.
The FBI and other agencies are working to determine whether anyone else assisted or knew about Jabbar's plans. Experts have also stressed the need for psychological support and security monitoring for veterans who show signs of instability.
With the evidence gathered from video and related documents, the investigation is focusing on clarifying Jabbar's radicalization journey as well as measures to prevent similar risks in the future. Meanwhile, the New Orleans community is holding memorials for the victims of the attack and calling for unity to overcome this tragedy.
Cao Phong (according to NBC, ABC, CNN)
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