Authorities discovered bomb-making materials at Shamsud-Din Jabbar's rented New Orleans home, and a transmitter intended to trigger explosives in his pickup truck. Jabbar attempted to ignite a fire in his residence, which burned out before achieving significant damage, according to the FBI's report. This troubling evidence points toward premeditated intentions behind the devastating attack, which ultimately resulted in the tragic loss of 14 lives and injuries to about 30 others during the New Year's celebration.
Federal authorities also uncovered hazardous materials and a workbench intended for explosive device creation at Jabbar's Houston home. The investigation revealed that Jabbar had been planning the attack for over six weeks, as he had booked his pickup truck rental nearly two months before the incident. Additionally, authorities noted that Jabbar had purchased a cooler and gun oil in Texas shortly before the attack, further illustrating the calculated nature of his actions.
Collection
[
|
...
]