Authorities are actively pursuing members of a suspected terror cell linked to the deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans. The incident, carried out by 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, left 10 dead and 30 injured in the French Quarter during a vehicle and shooting rampage.
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, who carried an ISIS flag, had multiple bombs and firearms in his vehicle. The explosives, hidden in coolers, were wired for remote detonation, and a detonator was recovered at the scene. Surveillance footage also captured three men and one woman placing additional bombs around the area.
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…"
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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
The FBI has confirmed that Jabbar did not act alone and is working to identify his associates. FBI Assistant Special Agent Alethea Duncan emphasized the importance of public assistance in uncovering further details about the network.
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
Gov. Jeff Landry said law enforcement is “hunting some bad people down,” while Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) affirmed the FBI’s commitment to apprehending additional suspects. Investigators are exploring Jabbar’s connections to determine the extent of the cell’s operations.
Federal agents searched the home of Jabbar’s ex-wife, whose current husband described Jabbar’s erratic behavior during his conversion to Islam. Officials believe the attacker’s recent radicalization may have played a role in the plot.
The FBI Hostage Rescue Team has reportedly been deployed to New Orleans. Flight tracker data suggests their arrival coincides with the ongoing manhunt for the suspects.
