The FBI is conducting an intensive investigation into a suspected terror cell responsible for a New Year’s attack in New Orleans that left 10 dead and 30 injured. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, has been identified as the primary attacker, but officials believe others were involved.
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
Jabbar carried an ISIS flag during the assault and had firearms and bombs in his truck. The explosives, hidden in coolers, were wired for remote detonation. A detonator was found inside the vehicle, pointing to a coordinated attack plan.
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
Surveillance footage from the French Quarter captured three men and one woman planting bombs around the area. FBI officials have called on the public to provide information, emphasizing that Jabbar likely had accomplices.
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
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said the FBI is “working to catch the other bad guys,” while Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed that law enforcement is “hunting some bad people down.” Officials are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of the suspects.
Investigators searched the home of Jabbar’s ex-wife, whose current husband reported that Jabbar exhibited alarming behavior tied to his recent conversion to Islam. Federal agents are exploring all possible connections to ISIS or related networks.
Reports indicate the FBI Hostage Rescue Team has been deployed to assist with the operation. The elite unit is equipped to handle complex and rapidly evolving threats such as those posed by terror cells.
