Police probe motive in New Orleans attack

The suspect in the New Orleans attack that killed 15 people on New Year’s Day did not act alone, U.S. investigators believe

Suspect identified as 42-year-old U.S. citizen, Shamsud-Din Jabbar

2007: Jabbar enlists in U.S. Army, working in human resources and information technology

Feb 2009-Jan 2010: Deployed to Afghanistan

2015: Joins Army Reserve as IT specialist, holding rank of staff sergeant at end of service in 2020

2019-23: Appears to work in real estate in Houston

2015-17: Studies at George State University, graduating with degree in computer information systems

2022: Faces deteriorating financial situation while separating from second wife, court records show. Jabbar also has criminal record relating to traffic offences in 2005 and theft in 2002

Jan 1, 2024: Flag of Islamic State (IS) group found in vehicle used in attack – FBI believes Jabbar had help in carrying out attack, particularly in placing explosive devices found in area

UNITED STATES

New Orleans
Caesars Superdome
FRENCH QUARTER
Bourbon Street
Canal Street
NEW ORLEANS

Jan 1, 03:15 local time: Truck drives around police car to enter Bourbon Street

Vehicle rams into crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring 35

Truck crashes. Jabbar killed in gunfight with police

Mississippi River

200m
650ft

Sources: Reuters, AP, BBC
Pictures: FBI via Getty Images, Google Earth
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