The FBI revealed that the suspect in the New Orleans truck attack, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, visited the city twice to record footage of the French Quarter using 'meta glasses' before carrying out the deadly attack.
The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans which killed 15 people on New Year’s Day, including the stepson of Prince William’s former royal nanny, visited the city twice to record video with ‘ meta glasses ’ glasses, according to the FBI . The attacker, identified as 42-year-old US Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, had visited the city twice and recorded video of the French Quarter while riding a bike before the attack.
He also travelled to Cairo, Egypt, and Ontario, Canada, before the attack, although it is not clear whether those trips were connected to the attack, FBI deputy assistant director Christopher Raia said at a press conference.The attack carried out by Jabbar early on Wednesday killed 15 people, including 31-year-old Edward Pettifer, from Chelsea.New Orleans Police fatally shot Jabbar at the scene of the crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans' historic French Quarter.Federal investigators believe he acted alone.'All investigative details and evidence that we have now still support that Jabbar acted alone here in New Orleans,' said Mr Raia.'We have not seen any indications of an accomplice in the United States, but we are still looking into potential associates in the US and outside of our borders.'Lyonel Myrthil, FBI special agent in charge of the New Orleans Field Office, said Jabbar travelled to Cairo in summer 2023 and to Canada a few days later.'Our agents are getting answers to where he went, who he went with and how those trips may or may not tie into his actions here,' Mr Myrthil said. Jabbar had also travelled to New Orleans in October. Mr Myrthil said video footage shows him riding through the French Quarter on a bicycle wearing 'meta glasses' which can record or livestream.President Joe Biden plans to travel to New Orleans with first lady Jill Biden on Monday to 'grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack
TRUCK ATTACK NEW ORLEANS FBI SHAMSUD-DIN JABBAR META GLASSES
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Year's Day Truck Attack in New Orleans Kills 10A truck plowed into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing 10 people and injuring at least 35. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Read more »
New Orleans New Year's Attack: Veteran Kills 15 in Truck RampageA US army veteran, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating New Year's Eve in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people before being fatally shot by police. The FBI is investigating the attack as terrorism.
Read more »
New Orleans New Year's Day Truck Attack 'Inspired by ISIS'FBI says the attack was 'premeditated' and 'evil' act of terrorism. Attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was '100% inspired by ISIS'.
Read more »
New Orleans Truck Attack Deemed 'Act of Terrorism' by FBIA truck attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Year's Day, killing 10 people, is being investigated as an act of terrorism by the FBI. The driver, who crossed the US-Mexico border just two days prior, was killed by police after plowing into a crowd and firing shots.
Read more »
New Orleans Truck Attack: Suspect Identified as Shamsud Din JabbarA truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter during New Year's celebrations has resulted in at least 10 deaths and 35 injuries. The suspect, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, was killed by police after crashing into the crowd.
Read more »
ISIS Flag Found in Truck Used in New Orleans AttackA truck attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people and injured 35 others. The FBI identified the attacker as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an American-born Army veteran from Texas, who was killed in the incident. An ISIS flag was found in the truck, leading authorities to classify the attack as terrorism.
Read more »