FBI releases statement on Bourbon Street terrorism attack, ongoing investigation

The FBI has released a statement on the terrorism attack that took place on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. An investigation is ongoing but some information has been released regarding the situation, explaining what happened and releasing the suspect’s name.

“Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others,” the FBI’s statement said. “After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement. Law enforcement returned fire, and the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two law enforcement officers were injured and transported to a local hospital. 

“The subject has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. He was driving a Ford pickup truck, which appears to have been rented, and we are working to confirm how the subject came into possession of the vehicle.

“An ISIS flag was located in the vehicle, and the FBI is working to determine the subject’s potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations.”

While not at the frontline of news regarding the attack, the College Football Playoff has been affected by the terrorist attacks.

Georgia and Notre Dame were set to play in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday night but the game has since been postponed. For now, kickoff will take place on Thursday but no start time has been officially determined. Both teams are waiting for information regarding their CFP quarterfinal matchup.

Report reveals details of “act of terrorism” in New Orleans

The attack in New Orleans, which has been described as an act of “terrorism,” left a reported 10 people dead and another 30 injured and has shaken the city of New Orleans, leading to questions about the Sugar Bowl this year.

There has been an abundance of caution moving forward at the Sugar Bowl and throughout the city of New Orleans itself. That included taking the time to sweep the Superdome, where the game is held, for possible explosive devices.

a new report from CNN has shed some light as to why there was a bomb sweep following the Bourbon Street attack.

The suspect, who was killed by police after exchanging gunfire, apparently had an ISIS flag with him at the time of the attack. That connection to the terrorist organization has led to an increase in caution with how authorities are addressing the attack. On top of that, multiple explosive devices were supposedly found in the truck that he used to commit the attack.

On3’s Dan Morrison contributed to the repot