A few days after the fatal car attack in New Orleans, more and more details about the shooter are emerging. For example, he explained in a video that he originally wanted to kill his family and friends. But then he changed his mind, researchers said (see video above).
In addition, prior to his terrible act, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar published several videos on Facebook in which he claimed responsibility for the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). He also had a flag in his pickup. IS is responsible for numerous attacks on Western targets, but no responsibility letter has yet been issued for New Orleans.
Videos made of neighborhoods
Before his attack, the 42-year-old was in New Orleans at least twice, as investigators have now reported. In October, he drove through the affected French Quarter for at least two days and recorded videos with smart glasses. Such glasses look unobtrusive and can be used to take hands-free photos. The attacker was believed to have been wearing the glasses during the attack on Bourbon Street, but they were not activated, it was said.
Travel to Egypt and Canada
The IS supporter also traveled to Egypt and Canada for the death trip in New Orleans. It was initially unclear whether the trips were related to the crime.
The American citizen from Texas worked in the military as an IT specialist and most recently worked as a real estate agent in Texas. He had marital problems – his second marriage ended in divorce in 2022 – and money worries.
Biden meets with family members
As reported, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into a partying crowd on New Year’s Eve and fired shots from the vehicle. 14 people were killed and more than 30 others were injured. The perpetrator was killed in a shootout with the police.
On Monday, US President Joe Biden will visit the city of New Orleans with his wife Jill and meet relatives of the victims. The attack caused horror in the US and beyond. A makeshift memorial was erected on the party strip of Bourbon Street.
Source: Krone
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