Shamsud-Din Jabbar flew an ISIS flag in the pickup truck he used to senselessly mow down partiers ringing in the New Year on Bourbon Street, the FBI said in a statement.
At least 10 people were killed in the attack.
An ISIS flag was found in the truck used by Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert
Jabbar was confirmed as the attacker by authorities on Wednesday. Obtained by the NY Post
“An ISIS flag was located in the vehicle and the FBI is working to determine the subject’s potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations,” the FBI said. Reuters
At least 30 people were injured in the attack. AFP via Getty Images
“An ISIS flag was located in the vehicle and the FBI is working to determine the subject’s potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations,” the FBI said.
The black fabric that is believed to have been the ISIS flag was flown on a pole attached to the back of the Texas-plated pickup.
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A map of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
The FBI have yet to confirm Jabbar’s possible connections or affiliations with ISIS.
There was also a large box — which appeared to be a gun case — located in the truck’s cargo bed
After plowing down Bourbon Street, Jabbar opened fire on the police in pursuit, injuring two before he was shot and killed by authorities.
The FBI confirmed that one of three improvised explosive devices recovered was also found in the pickup truck.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
