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Tragic New Orleans Attack: 15 Dead, ISIS Motive Revealed

1/3/2025

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On January 1, 2025, tragedy struck New Orleans as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, plowed his truck into a bustling crowd, claiming 15 lives and injuring over 30. The FBI revealed he acted alone, motivated by the Islamic State, sharing chilling videos prior to the horrific act. Police shot Jabbar during the chaos.

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On January 1, 2025, tragedy struck New Orleans as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, plowed his truck into a bustling crowd, claiming 15 lives and injuring over 30. The FBI revealed he acted alone, motivated by the Islamic State, sharing chilling videos prior to the horrific act. Police shot Jabbar during the chaos.