The FBI is actively pursuing suspects connected to a terror cell believed responsible for a deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans. At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar carried out a vehicle and shooting attack in the French Quarter early Wednesday morning.
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
Law enforcement officials revealed that Jabbar had an ISIS flag in his possession during the attack. Guns and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also found inside his vehicle, concealed in coolers and rigged for remote detonation. The FBI stated that a detonator was recovered from the vehicle.
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…"
Agent 2: "What if.."
💡
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
Surveillance footage captured three men and a woman placing IEDs in various locations around the city. The FBI has confirmed they do not believe Jabbar acted alone and are aggressively investigating his associates. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan emphasized the need for public assistance in identifying additional suspects.
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
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed during a press conference that authorities are actively hunting for those involved. Kennedy stated the FBI is “in the process of trying to catch the other bad guys,” while Landry described the suspects as “bad people” being actively pursued.
Flight tracker data indicates that an FBI Hostage Rescue Team was deployed to New Orleans. National security writer Tom Rogan noted the team appeared to be mobilizing for a swift response, describing the operation as “cell hunting.”
The FBI has not released details about the number of suspects being pursued, citing the need to remain open to the possibility of additional unidentified individuals. Federal agents also searched the home of Jabbar’s ex-wife, with her current husband reporting Jabbar had recently begun “acting crazy” as he converted to Islam.
This is the latest in a series of incidents highlighting the persistent threat of domestic terror cells influenced by foreign ideologies.
