The terrorist who attacked Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year’s Day planted IEDs in the area before mowing down dozens of revelers.
At least three improvised pipe bombs were found in the area — one in the truck that Shamsud Din Jabbar rammed down the crowded street in the famed French Quarter — and two others that were discovered nearby, the FBI said.
Jabbar was identified by authorities as the attacker on Wednesday. Obtained by the NY Post
The pickup truck used in the terror attack.
A possible explosive device was found in the pickup truck used by suspected terrorist Shamsud Din Jabbar to mow down dozens celebrating New Year’s on Bourbon Street, the FBI said in a statement. AP“Weapons and a potential IED were located in the subject’s vehicle. Other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter. The FBI’s Special Agent Bomb Technicians are working with our law enforcement partners to determine if any of these devices are viable and they will work to render those devices safe,” an FBI statement said.
Earlier on Wednesday, local news crews capture the sound of explosions in the cordoned-off area of the French Quarter.
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead.
An ISIS flag was found in the truck used by Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar. AP Photo/Gerald HerbertBoth of the improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, were homemade pipe bombs with nails hidden in blue coolers, sources told The Post.
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A map of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
One of the IEDs was found at JAX Brewery, about half a mile from the site of the attack, law enforcement sources said.
The other was discovered near Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana State Police vehicles, according to the sources.
