Federal authorities are investigating a suspected terror cell after a deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, was identified as the perpetrator in the assault that killed 10 and injured 30 in the French Quarter.
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’s vehicle contained firearms and improvised explosive devices concealed in coolers, wired for remote activation. An ISIS flag was also discovered, linking Jabbar to extremist ideologies. Surveillance video shows three men and a woman placing bombs in the area before the attack.
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
FBI officials believe Jabbar was part of a coordinated effort and have launched a manhunt for his associates. FBI Assistant Special Agent Alethea Duncan called for public cooperation, emphasizing the likelihood of additional suspects.
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) stated that the FBI is “trying to catch the other bad guys,” while Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed the suspects are actively being pursued. Investigators have highlighted the potential threat posed by the broader cell.
Agents searched the home of Jabbar’s ex-wife, whose current husband reported that Jabbar became increasingly unstable during his conversion to Islam. Authorities are examining potential links between Jabbar and ISIS operatives.
The FBI Hostage Rescue Team is now involved, with flight tracker data showing the unit’s aircraft headed to New Orleans to assist in the search for additional suspects.
