Summary
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 14 and injured 35, had long expressed extremist religious views, including condemning music, intoxicants, and other pleasures as evils.
Recordings and social media posts linked him to ISIS ideology, including plans to kill. Jabbar, a U.S.-born Army veteran, used a truck flying an ISIS flag and planted explosives near the attack site.
Authorities suspect he acted alone but are investigating further.
Officials emphasized resilience while condemning the violence and supporting victims.
I guess the question is what did he do prior to this that was arrestable? The FBI is probably following thousands of people who talk a big game online but never take any actions. I don’t think we have enough information to be blaming anyone but the murderer for what happened here right now
Who said he should have been arrested? At the most basic, a knock and “Hey, how you doing?” would be a start. And for all the surveillance that goes on, you’d think that this guy would have raised a flag and had someone paying real close attention to him. “Clearly unhinged guy rents a truck on Turo and heads for NYE in New Orleans” - I’ve been pulled over for less.
“Hey, how you doing?”
door closes
You’re right, don’t bother.