US: Army Veteran and MNC Worker – Who Was Shamsuddin Jabbar, the New Orleans Attacker?
Shamsuddin Jabbar, identified as the terrorist behind the New Year’s attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people, was a 42-year-old American citizen. The FBI has revealed that Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, displaying the flag of the terrorist organization ISIS. He then exited the vehicle and opened fire before being shot dead by police. Dozens of people were injured in the incident.
FBI Investigation
The FBI suspects Jabbar did not act alone. Video footage shows three men and a woman placing IEDs in the Ford truck used in the attack.
Background of Shamsuddin Jabbar
- Military Service: Jabbar served nearly a decade in the US Army as an HR and IT specialist.
- Education: He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree.
- Professional Career: He worked at Deloitte as a business developer and data engineer, earning $120,000 annually. Jabbar also had a stint in real estate with Blue Meadow Properties and released a YouTube video in 2020 detailing his career journey.
- Personal Life: Jabbar had been married twice, divorcing in 2012 and 2022. He had two daughters and struggled with financial issues after his second divorce, owing $27,000 on a home loan.
- Religious Conversion: Reports suggest he began embracing Islam in 2023, which led to changes in his behavior.
Criminal History
Jabbar faced charges for misbehavior and theft in 2002 and for driving without a valid license in 2005.
The Attack
Jabbar rented the truck through a car-sharing app and drove it from Texas to New Orleans a month before the attack. At the scene, police found weapons, bombs, and body armor in the vehicle.
Current Investigation
Authorities are investigating Jabbar’s links to ISIS and motives for the attack. Despite his financial struggles and personal issues, his connection to organized terrorism remains a focal point of the investigation.
