Death Toll Rises to 15 in New Orleans 'Terrorism' Attack
The suspect in the deadly New Orleans attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens of others has been identified by the FBI.The FBI also confirmed the presence of an apparent ISIS flag in the Ford pickup truck used in the attack and they are “working to determine the subject's potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations,” according to the news release.
The federal agency noted that “weapons and a potential IED were located in the subject’s vehicle” and additional potential IEDs were found in the French Quarter.
The FBI identified the suspect as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas.
Authorities found an ISIS flag, weapons and a potential improvised explosive device in the truck, which appears to have been rented, according to the FBI.
The agency said it believes the suspect was not acting alone. The FBI said it was working to determine the suspect’s potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations.
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