FBI Confirms New Orleans Attack as Act of Terrorism Inspired by ISIS

The FBI has officially classified the New Year’s Eve truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans as an act of terrorism, unveiling chilling details about the motivations and actions of the perpetrator. The attack, carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran and Texas resident, resulted in the deaths of 15 people and left over 30 others injured, many of whom remain hospitalized.

Jabbar, who was killed in a shootout with police shortly after the attack, acted alone, according to FBI. . .