New Year's Day Tragedy: New Details Emerge About New Orleans Attack**

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:13:54 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
New Year's Day Tragedy: New Details Emerge About New Orleans Attack**

Insights reveal the chilling details surrounding the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, including the suspect's use of Meta smart glasses and prior travels.**


Investigations into the devastating New Year's attack in New Orleans disclose the assailant's connections to digital tools, international travel, and his motives, as the community seeks answers and safety measures are reevaluated.**



The investigation into the harrowing New Year's Day attack in New Orleans is unfolding with alarming clarity. The perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, reportedly wore Meta smart glasses during the incident, raising questions about the use of technology in orchestrating violence. According to the FBI, Jabbar had made recent visits to New Orleans, including two trips within the months leading up to the attack, suggesting he was surveying the area beforehand. Adding a layer of complexity, investigators noted that Jabbar had traveled to Egypt and Canada in 2023, although no definitive connections between those trips and the attack have been established.

On that fateful day at 03:15 local time, Jabbar drove a pick-up truck onto the bustling Bourbon Street, infamous for its New Year's celebrations and party atmosphere. Clad in a ballistic vest and helmet, he exited the vehicle to open fire at police officers, injuring two before dying in a shootout with law enforcement. The attack left fourteen people dead and at least thirty-five injured, leading officials to label it as inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group.

In a preparatory move, Jabbar had placed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in coolers along Bourbon Street a couple of hours prior. Thankfully, these devices did not detonate because Jabbar lacked access to the necessary detonator. Investigators found bomb-making materials at both a nearby short-term rental and Jabbar's home in Houston, Texas. There were also attempts made by Jabbar to ignite a fire at his rental, which was subsequently extinguished by firefighters.

FBI special agent Lyonel Myrthil provided details indicating that Jabbar's movements are under close scrutiny, especially his previous visits to Cairo and Ontario. The suspect reportedly captured footage of the French Quarter while cycling, wearing the recording-capable Meta glasses. Although he wore these glasses during the attack, he did not activate their livestream function. Authorities are diligently seeking to piece together his precursors to violence, including videos Jabbar posted where he expressed allegiance to IS.

The 42-year-old Jabbar, a military veteran from Beaumont, Texas, had a history that included financial struggles and multiple marriages. His unsettling online declarations and purported motives were being investigated as the FBI confirmed that he acted alone. Following the attack, street security measures have been enhanced, with officials implementing barriers to prevent vehicle access at critical locations in the tourist-heavy area. President Biden also announced plans to visit New Orleans to support the impacted community.

With Carnival season underway and the Super Bowl on the horizon, the city is intensively working on bolstering public safety, erring on the side of caution in response to this tragic event.

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