President Joe Biden acknowledged that the New Orleans terror suspect who drove his pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street was “inspired by ISIS.”
inside speech Biden spoke from Camp David of law enforcement officers and first responders who “stopped the attacker in his tracks” before he could kill or injure more people, as well as officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). He expressed his gratitude to the people. And the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is “working tirelessly” to investigate the attack.
Biden said the FBI reported that the suspect, previously identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, was an “American citizen” who was born in Texas and previously served in the U.S. Army and in the United States. He added that he had received. US Army Reserve. Biden also pointed out that videos posted on social media show that Jabbar was “inspired by ISIS.”
“I know I can speak for all Americans when I say: Our hearts are with the people of New Orleans. [a] The despicable attack occurred in the early morning hours,” Biden said. “To the families of those who died, to those who were injured, to the people of New Orleans who are grieving today, I want you to know that I grieve with you. We will be with you as you grieve and recover in the coming weeks.”
Biden continued, “Here's what we know so far: The FBI has informed me that the perpetrator is an American citizen born in Texas. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army for many years. He also served in the Army Reserve several years ago. The FBI also informed me that just hours before the attack, he posted a video on social media showing he was inspired by ISIS and expressing a desire to kill. An ISIS flag was found in his car.
“Potential explosives were also found inside the vehicle,” Biden continued. “And more explosives were discovered nearby.”
The attack occurred around 3:15 a.m. and left at least 15 people dead and about 35 injured. According to WDSU 6 News.
