New Orleans assailant said in videos to his family that he considered killing them before conducting attack
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Experts said the details that have emerged about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, align with the typical pattern of how a veteran can be radicalized to violence.

Summary

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, carried out a New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, killing 14 people before being fatally shot by police.

Jabbar, who joined ISIS in 2024, recorded videos en route, revealing he had considered organizing a “celebration” to kill his family, calling them “apostates.”

His radicalization followed personal struggles, including divorces, financial hardship, and job loss.

Despite his increasingly devout behavior, Jabbar never openly expressed extremist views, leaving his family and friends stunned.

Experts say his case aligns with patterns of veteran radicalization.