redstate.com By Sister Toldjah
As the investigation continues, we are learning more about the details surrounding the early New Year’s morning Bourbon Street massacre which left at least 15 dead and many more injured in what the FBI is describing as a deliberate terrorist attack.
For instance, we’ve learned that the now-deceased suspect, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, was said to be inspired by the terrorist group, ISIS, was carrying an ISIS flag, and also had pipe bombs and guns in his pick-up truck.
It was also thought initially that he may not have acted alone as there were four others who were caught on surveillance video planting at least one of three IEDs that were placed around the French Quarter. The FBI, however, has reportedly ruled out any connection between them and Jabbar.
In the aftermath of national tragedies, one thing that happens is people speculate on if they could have been prevented, if more could have been done, and what the priorities were of the local, state, and federal agencies that are charged with helping keep America safe.
The FBI has been no exception to that rule, with Alethea Duncan, an assistant special agent in charge at the New Orleans field office, raising eyebrows earlier by initially claiming this “was not a terrorist event.”
Watch:
The New Orleans incident is "not a terrorist event" says FBI assistant special agent in charge, Aletha Duncan.
There have been "improvised explosive devices" found in the area, she adds.
The local mayor called it a "terrorist attack" moments before.https://t.co/lgEpBlrO0r pic.twitter.com/aauIieHNQp
— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 1, 2025
The Twitter/X account of the FBI New Orleans office has also come under the microscope, with tweets like the ones below causing people to question their priorities…
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