Chilling Reason Behind New Orleans Terrorist’s Choice of Victims
A US Army veteran chose to attack strangers over family, seeking notoriety for his actions linked to ISIS
New Orleans, USA, Terrorism, ISIS, Shamsud-Din Jabbar
New Orleans: A shocking incident unfolded when Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US Army veteran, decided to target innocent people instead of his own family. His twisted reasoning? He wanted the world to pay attention to his attack on “non-believers.”
On New Year’s Day, Jabbar drove his pickup truck into a crowd, tragically killing 14 people and injuring many others. Just months before this horrific act, he had openly expressed support for ISIS.
In a chilling twist, Jabbar had initially planned to celebrate with his family but changed his mind. He wanted his actions to highlight a so-called “war between believers and disbelievers,” according to the FBI.
Before the attack, he posted videos on social media, declaring his allegiance to ISIS while driving from Houston to New Orleans. It’s clear he was deeply radicalized.
Jabbar, who served over a decade in the Army, had a complicated life. He converted to Islam and had been acting strangely in recent months, according to those close to him. His brother described him as a caring person, but noted that his recent behavior was concerning.
After the attack, Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police. The FBI is still investigating his past and what led him down this dark path. They believe he acted alone, with no accomplices involved.
His life before this tragedy was marked by military service and a stable job in IT. However, his personal life was tumultuous, with two marriages and a history of erratic behavior.
Neighbors described him as quiet and reserved, living in a rundown trailer with animals. It’s hard to reconcile that image with the violence he unleashed.
As investigators dig deeper, they’re also looking into any possible connections between Jabbar and other recent attacks, but so far, no links have been found.