On January 1, 2025, during New Year's celebrations on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, a tragic incident occurred involving a pickup truck driven into a crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, was killed in a shootout with police following the attack.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, with the FBI leading the investigation.
An ISIS flag was reportedly found inside the truck, and the suspect had recently converted to Islam.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the suspect's background, possible motives, and any potential connections to terrorist organizations.
