US investigative authorities say the man who rammed a vehicle into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, Louisiana, acted alone in the attack. They also say he was under the strong influence of the Islamic State group.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday. It had earlier said it did not believe the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was solely responsible for the attack.
The FBI said the rampage on a street in the early hours of New Year's Day left 14 innocent people dead and at least 35 others wounded. The 42-year-old suspect was killed in a shootout with police at the site.
The FBI said analysis of surveillance video shows Jabbar had planted explosive devices near the scene of the attack. It said it has recovered the devices.
The FBI also said Jabbar, a US military veteran, was "100 percent inspired" by the Islamic State group and that the vehicle used in the attack bore an ISIS flag.
The FBI also revealed that in video clips posted on social media in the lead-up to the attack, Jabbar expressed his support for the extremist group and claimed to have joined it before last summer.
US media say bomb-making materials were found at a rental property where Jabbar had stayed before the attack.
The French Quarter, a popular tourist spot nearby, was cordoned off after the incident, but was reopened on Thursday afternoon.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday. It had earlier said it did not believe the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was solely responsible for the attack.
The FBI said the rampage on a street in the early hours of New Year's Day left 14 innocent people dead and at least 35 others wounded. The 42-year-old suspect was killed in a shootout with police at the site.
The FBI said analysis of surveillance video shows Jabbar had planted explosive devices near the scene of the attack. It said it has recovered the devices.
The FBI also said Jabbar, a US military veteran, was "100 percent inspired" by the Islamic State group and that the vehicle used in the attack bore an ISIS flag.
The FBI also revealed that in video clips posted on social media in the lead-up to the attack, Jabbar expressed his support for the extremist group and claimed to have joined it before last summer.
US media say bomb-making materials were found at a rental property where Jabbar had stayed before the attack.
The French Quarter, a popular tourist spot nearby, was cordoned off after the incident, but was reopened on Thursday afternoon.
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Summary
Man identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed vehicle into New Orleans crowd on New Year's Day, resulting in 14 deaths and 35 injuries. FBI investigation revealed Jabbar acted alone but was inspired by Islamic State group. Explosive devices were found near the attack scene, and bomb-making materials
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250103_05/
Date: Jan. 3, 2025
Created: 2025/01/05 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 07:24
Last Read: 2025/01/05 16:30