The FBI investigation into the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans involves collaboration with the Justice Department’s National Security Division, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and federal prosecutors in Louisiana.
State and local law enforcement agencies are also assisting as authorities seek answers in the devastating incident that claimed 15 lives and injured 30 others.
Suspect Identified
The FBI has identified 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar as a suspect in the attack.
According to FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan, authorities are exploring a “range of suspects” and are urging anyone with information about Jabbar’s activities in the 72 hours leading up to the incident to contact them immediately.
“We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible. We are aggressively running down every lead, including those of his known associates,” Duncan stated.
Explosives Found
During the investigation, law enforcement discovered weapons and a potential explosive device in Jabbar’s vehicle. Additionally, two other explosive devices were found and safely disarmed in the French Quarter.
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