Federal investigators are racing to identify members of a suspected terror cell behind the deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the alleged attacker, killed at least 10 people and injured 30 in a combined vehicle and shooting assault in the French Quarter early Wednesday morning.
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
The FBI confirmed that Jabbar had an ISIS flag with him during the attack. Inside his vehicle, authorities found firearms and multiple improvised explosive devices hidden in coolers, wired for remote detonation. A detonator was recovered from the vehicle.
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 reportedly shows three men and one woman placing bombs around New Orleans, including in the French Quarter. Federal agents believe Jabbar was part of a coordinated effort and have called for public assistance to track down other 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) said during a press briefing that the FBI is “in the process of trying to catch the other bad guys.” Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry echoed this, confirming that law enforcement is actively pursuing leads to apprehend the individuals involved.
Federal agents also searched the home of Jabbar’s ex-wife. Her current husband told reporters that Jabbar had begun acting erratically as he converted to Islam. Officials said they are following all possible connections to determine the extent of Jabbar’s network.
Flight tracking data suggests that the FBI Hostage Rescue Team has been deployed to New Orleans to support the investigation, with reports indicating their quick response capabilities are being utilized to neutralize any ongoing threats.
