Tracing the New Orleans Attacker's Secret Radicalization
Briefly

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an Army veteran and seasoned professional, revealed his radicalization by expressing allegiance to ISIS before committing a horrific act of violence.
His chilling video confession highlights the concealed transformation from a respected member of his community to a perpetrator of terror, shocking those who knew him.
The New Orleans attack, resulting in 14 deaths, underscored the hidden nature of Jabbar's extremist beliefs, raising questions about the failure to recognize his descent into violence.
Jabbar's video message captured a moment of his radical declaration, revealing a disconcerting disconnect between his public persona and his violent intentions.
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