Police have named the suspect behind the horrifying attack on New Year revellers in New Orleans which killed ten people, when a car was driven into a crowd.

Earlier today, as people were celebrating the arrival of 2025, an SUV ploughed into those out celebrating. Ten were killed and another 35 injured, in what the mayor has described as a terrorist attack.

The FBI has identified the suspect as US citizen Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who it is claimed was carrying an ISIS flag at the time of the attack. After crashing the car, he is said to have got out and fired on nearby police officers. Two cops were hurt before Jabbar – who worked in the US military for a decade -was fatally shot by police.

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The vehicle used in the horror incident was linked to the 42-year-old and the FBI is reportedly investigating him over potential ISIS links. Jabbar’s car is registered in Houston, Texas, which had crossed the US-Mexico border just two days ago.

American Jabbar, who was from Beaumont, Texas before moving to Houston, said on a YouTube video he travelled with the military for ten years as a human resources specialist. He listed one job as ‘technology operations manager’ in the US Army Reserve.

The 42-year-old was previously a real estate agent. Jabbar’s previous history with police include an arrested for a theft in Texas in 2002 and driving with an invalid license in the same state in Texas in 2005.

Police have also claimed explosive devices were found in Jabbar’s possession. FBI agents continue to investigate the horror incident.

The FBI said said in a statement: “An ISIS flag was located in the vehicle and the FBI is working to determine the subject’s potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organisations. Other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter.

“The FBI’s Special Agent Bomb Technicians are working with our law enforcement partners to determine if any of these devices are viable and they will work to render those devices safe.”

Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick said of the attacker: “He was hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.
“It was very intentional behaviour. This man was trying to run over as many people as he could.”

The overnight attack occurred at the intersection of Bourbon Street, famous for its many bars and clubs, and Iberville at around 3.15am local time in New Orleans, Louisiana, with multiple people seen lying on the ground injured. Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed the incident was a “terrorist attack” and she asked for people to “stay clear from Bourbon Street and eight blocks around.”

Louisiana’s governor has told people to stay away from the French Quarter as the investigation into the deadly attack by the pickup driver that killed 10 people. Governor Jeff Landry posted on X: “This is a fluid situation and we are in coordination with numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure a complete and thorough investigation to bring those who may have been part of this incident to justice.

“We recognize there are tourists around us, and we urge all to avoid the French Quarter as this is an active investigation. We understand the concerns of the community and want to reassure everyone the safety of the French Quarter and the city of New Orleans remains our top priority.”