FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone and was '100%' inspired by Islamic State group
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The FBI now says that the pickup truck driver responsible for a deadly rampage in New Orleans acted alone, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others.

Summary

A U.S. Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, killed 15 people and injured dozens in New Orleans by driving a truck into New Year’s revelers, inspired by the Islamic State group.

The FBI is investigating the attack as a terrorist act, finding videos posted by Jabbar expressing support for the Islamic State group and explosive devices in the vehicle and around the city.

Jabbar, a former Afghanistan veteran, was killed by police after opening fire.

  • Mirshe@lemmy.world
    152·
    6 days ago

    Could also simply be a false flag. Far-right accelerationists LOVE the idea of going out in such a way as to ignite an enormous, world changing war.