FBI Investigates New Orleans Terror Attack

A terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day resulted in 15 deaths, with the perpetrator identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran. The FBI has labeled the attack as premeditated and inspired by ISIS, revealing that Jabbar had reserved the vehicle months in advance and had explosives in his possession. Videos posted by Jabbar hours before the attack indicated his intent to kill, and the scene turned chaotic as he drove into a crowd, ultimately being shot dead by police. Investigators found improvised explosive devices in Jabbar's vehicle and other locations in the French Quarter, heightening concerns about the sophistication of the explosives used. Local authorities are now facing scrutiny over pedestrian safety measures following the attack, which has been described by officials as the deadliest IS-inspired incident in the U.S. in years. The attack has prompted a broader investigation into potential accomplices and the origins of the explosives employed.