Makeleum in New Orleans: 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar behind the attack – His relationship with ISIS is being examined

Investigations on it in New Orleans with ten dead and at least 35 injured are ongoing. Suspect identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, according to two federal officials who spoke on CBS News. Authorities in New Orleans are investigating the connection of the perpetrator to ISIS as he reportedly had an Islamic organization flag on his car before the car was killed, saying police officers reported to CNN. CORVERSE At the same time it became known that multiple suspected explosive devices were found in a refrigerator in the truck used in the New Orleans attack. This vehicle was also rented by a service allowing private owners to have their vehicles for rent, according to two sources of federal law enforcement. The FBI continues to investigate the suspect’s possible ties to Texas, one of the officials said, while treating the incident as a “terrorist action”. Researchers shall examine any associates of the suspect, as well as the political or religious views of the suspect. “He wanted hell to kill and cause carnage” ADVERSE The perpetrator opened fire on people celebrating in New Orleans the coming of the new year and caused a massacre as he killed at least ten people and injured more than 35. “This man was trying to hit as many people as he could,” said police chief. Ann Kirkpatrick during an interview Press and stressed that “he wanted hell to cause the massacre and the disaster he caused”. The incident occurred at 03.15 in the morning local time at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets during the New Year’s celebrations, the municipal authority said in an announcement. Bourbon Street is a historic tourist destination in the French Quarter of the city, attracting large crowds for its music and bars. Kirkpatrick said the driver opened fire on the police and shot two police officers through his vehicle. Police officers are in stable condition, she added. The driver died after the shootout with the police, officials said. “We know the perpetrator was killed,” New Orleans City Councillor Oliver Thomas said.