The suspect in the New Orleans vehicle ramming attack has been preliminarily identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen born in Texas. The attack occurred on Bourbon Street during New Year’s festivities, resulting in 10 deaths and at least 35 injuries. Din Jabbar is said to have intentionally plowed a pickup truck into the crowd, with officials investigating possible ties to terrorism, specifically the group ISIS.
Authorities are also looking into improvised explosive devices that may have been planted near the scene, and are investigating whether Din Jabbar used a long-gun rifle and fired into the crowd during the attack. The suspect is deceased, and officials are working to gather more information about his background and potential travel history.
Members of law enforcement, including the FBI, are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Politicians, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise, have called for prayers for the victims and their families, as well as gratitude for the first responders. The story is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Various correspondents from NBC News are covering the story, focusing on crime, courts, terrorism, and investigative reporting related to the attack.
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