And us army veteran with a ISIS flag on his truck he dodged the improvised barriers and crashed into New Orleans’ crowded French Quarter on New Year’s Daykilling 15 people in an attack that authorities believe was carried out with the help of others.
He suspiciousidentified as Shamsud-Din Jabbarof 42 years, American citizen from Texas what served in Afghanistandied in a shootout with the police after charging into the crowd. In the attack they resulted another 30 people injuredincluding two police officers injured by gunshots from the suspect. It took place around 3:15 a.m. (09:15 GMT) near the intersection of Canal and Bourbon streets, a historic tourist destination known for its music and bars where crowds celebrated the new year.
The police and the political leaders They promised to capture possible accomplices. Given the perceived danger, authorities postponed the Sugar Bowla classic college football game played in New Orleans every year on New Year’s Day.
