Suspect identified as FBI investigates act of terrorism after Bourbon Street attack

President-elect Trump late Wednesday weighed in after 15 people were killed in a terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and a cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas killed another.

In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called the U.S. a “disaster” and a “laughing stock all over the World!”

“This is what happens when you have OPEN BORDERS, with weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership,” Trump wrote.

Authorities have identified the suspect in the Bourbon Street terror attack as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas, and a U.S. Army veteran. The identity or citizenship status of the suspect in the Cybertruck explosion is not clear at this time.

Trump also blasted the Justice Department, the FBI and Democrat state and local prosecutors.

“They are incompetent and corrupt, having spent all of their waking hours unlawfully attacking their political opponent, ME, rather than focusing on protecting Americans from the outside and inside violent SCUM that has infiltrated all aspects of our government, and our Nation itself,” Trump said. “Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this to happen to our Country.”

Trump called on the CIA to get involved “before it is too late.”

“The USA is breaking down - A violent erosion of Safety, National Security, and Democracy is taking place all across our Nation,” Trump said. “Only strength and powerful leadership will stop it. See you on January 20th. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

The FBI late Wednesday released a more recent photo of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured others.

The FBI said 42-year-old Jabbar is a U.S. citizen and Army veteran from Texas.

“FBI special agents and our law enforcement partners are currently conducting a number of court-authorized search warrants in New Orleans and other states,” the bureau said in a statement. “The FBI's Evidence Response Team continues to process the crime scene to meticulously gather all relevant evidence.”

The FBI said it plans to turn over the Bourbon Street crime scene to local authorities early Thursday morning.

President Biden said earlier Wednesday that the U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill.

The driver killed 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police.

The FBI said it does not believe the driver acted alone. Investigators found guns and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device in the vehicle along with other devices elsewhere in the French Quarter.

The FBI joint terrorism task force will enter what is believed to be the house of deceased Bourbon Street terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar, sources said.

Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News that the search warrant on what is believed to be Jabbar's Harris County, Texas home has been signed.

Federal authorities previously said that they were “moving slow and methodically” due to the suspected explosive devices on property.

The news comes after federal officials and local law enforcement announced that they are continuing to search Jabbar's suspected home.

It is located near the intersection of Hugh Road and Crescent Peak Drive in Harris County, Texas where the suspected New Orleans attacker resided.

“At this time, no arrests have been made, and FBI personnel will be at the scene for several more hours,” they said. “We are asking members of the public to continue to avoid the area and a temporary flight restriction has been implemented.”

Throughout the standoff, the FBI deployed FBI SWAT team, Crisis Negotiators, Special Agent Bomb Technicians, Tactical Operations Center, Evidence Response Team, and a group of counterterrorism investigators.

“We are grateful for the substantial assistance provided by our partners at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the Houston Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)," they said.

Las Vegas police have arrested a suspect who barricaded themselves on a bus near Fremont and Charleston Blvd.

"This person was taken into custody moments ago without further incident," Las Vegas police wrote in an update on X.

Fremont Street is closed from Charleston and Oakey Blvd and officers urged people to avoid the area.

This latest incident comes after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, killing one person and injuring seven others on New Year's Day.

It is not clear if it's related to Cybertruck explosion, but Fox News is working to confirm with police.

The Cybertruck explosion was the second suspicious deadly incident in a major city since the start of 2025.

At least 15 people are dead and dozens injured after a driver, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar of Texas, plowed a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday.

Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report.

Turo app, the online platform that was used to rent out the vehicles used in the deadly New Orleans attack and the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, said the renters in both cases did not appear to have criminal backgrounds that would have identified them as a security threat.

"We do not believe that either renter involved in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks had a criminal background that would have identified them as a security threat," a Turo spokesperson said in a statement. "We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in risk management, thanks to our world-class trust and safety technologies and teams that include experienced former law enforcement professionals."

Turo allows car owners to rent out their vehicles online.

The company also said it was "heartbroken" over the violence and sending prayers to the victims and families.

"We are actively partnering with law enforcement authorities as they investigate both incidents," the spokesperson said.

Heartbroken family and friends moved to identify the growing number of victims after a terrorist suspect plowed a car into a large crowd in New Orleans on New Year's.

The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was "hell-bent on creating the carnage and damage that he did," New Orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick said.

"It was very intentional behavior," the superintendent of police said. "This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could."

At least 15 people were killed in the Wednesday morning suspected terrorist attack, and dozens others injured, the FBI said.

New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna said in a statement late Wednesday that they will release the names of the dead once autopsies are complete, and they have talked with the next of kin.

Read the full article about the Bourbon Street attack victims by Sarah Rumpf-Whitten

Bomb-making materials were found at an Airbnb rental possibly linked to the Bourbon Street terror attack, according to local media.

Fox 8 reported that bomb-making materials were found in a residence in the 1300 block of Mandeville Street. The AirBnB, which is located in the Marigny neighborhood, was searched by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), who brought canines to sniff out any explosives.

“They said they found bomb-making material in the yellow house and wanted the bomb squad to look it over,” neighbor Bob Koenig told FOX 8.

During his Wednesday night remarks, President Biden revealed that suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar allegedly posted violent social media videos hours before the Bourbon Street attack.

"The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating they were inspired by ISIS expressing a desire to kill, the desire to kill," Biden said during the speech. "The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle, which he rented to conduct this attack."

"Possible explosives are found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were never found nearby...the situation is very fluid and the investigation has a preliminary stage."

President Biden delivered remarks about the Bourbon Street attack on Wednesday night, calling the act of violence "despicable."

"New Orleans is a place unlike any other place in the world," the president said. "It's a city full of charm and joy. So many people around the world love New Orleans because of its history, its culture, and above all, its people."

"So I know while this person committed a terrible assault on the city, the spirit of our New Orleans will never, never, never be defeated," he added.

Biden, who leaves office in three weeks, also said that he has directed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to assist in the investigation, which is still ongoing.

A U.S. military spokesperson told Fox News that Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect behind the Bourbon Street attack, was briefly enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

Jabbar enlisted in the Navy in August 2004 and was discharged one month later from the delayed entry program, an official said. He was enlisted under a different name at the time.

He never made it to recruit training command, meaning he was discharged before he could have served in the Navy. 

"Our records show that a Shamsuddin Bahar Jabbar enlisted on Aug. 12, 2004, in Navy Recruiting District Houston and was discharged from the Delayed Entry Program one month later on Sept. 13, 2004," a Navy spokesperson explained. "He did not go to Recruit Training Command."

Fox News' Liz Friden contributed to this report.

The 2025 Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia will be played less than 24 hours later than its initial start time after Wednesday's deadly attack in New Orleans prompted the game's postponement.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl officially announced Wednesday afternoon that the game will start at 3 p.m. local time (4 p.m. ET) on Thursday. The game was initially set to kick off on 8:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, and earlier reports indicated the game would be postponed 24 hours. 

Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley released a statement sending thoughts and prayers to all the victims of the attack, while thanking those who have accommodated the new start time. 

Read the full article about the Sugar Bowl by Jackson Thompson

Fox News has obtained new information about the military service of Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect behind the Bourbon Street attack.

A spokeperson told Fox News that Jabbar served in the U.S. Army from 2007 to 2020.

“Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar was in the regular Army as a Human Resource Specialist (42A) and Information Technology (IT) Specialist (25B) from March 2007 until January 2015 and then in the Army Reserve as an IT Specialist (25B) from January 2015 until July 2020," the spokesperson said. "He deployed to Afghanistan from February 2009 to January 2010. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant at the end of service.”

Jabbar's awards also included the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal.

The suspect was also given the Army Achievement Medal and a National Defense Service Medal, among other awards.

Fox News' Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.

The number of victims killed in the Bourbon Street attack has risen to 15, Fox News has learned.

New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna announced the update in a statement on Wednesday evening.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded in the French Quarter," McKenna said. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected. "As of now, 15 people are deceased."

The coroner also noted that it would take "several days" to conduct all the autopsies.

"Once we complete the autopsies and talk with the next of kin, we will release the identifications of the victims," he added. "As we work diligently in coordination with the New Orleans Police Department, FBI, and Homeland Security, we remain committed to supporting the community during this tragic time in our city."

Fox News' Andrew Flum and Lissa Kaplan contributed to this report.

Wednesday's Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed following the deadly attack in New Orleans, which killed at least 10 people.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sanky released a statement saying the decision was made in the best interest of public safety. 

"The decision to postpone tonight's Sugar Bowl was made in the best interest of public safety. Lives were tragically lost last night and we are appreciative that public officials and law enforcement agencies continue to work with great diligence to ensure the safety of the New Orleans community," Sankey said. 

Read the full article about the Bourbon Street attack by Scott Thompson

The FBI has released a photograph of Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect believe to have killed at least 10 people in the Bourbon Street attack on Wednesday morning.

Fox News obtained the photograph from the FBI. Jabbar, 42, died on Wednesday shortly after he reportedly rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of people, injuring dozens.

The FBI is actively searching for any other suspects involved in the attack.

Fox News' David Spunt and Sophia Compton contributed to this report.

Airlines issued travel advisories to their customers on Wednesday about potential travel delays related to the recent Bourbon Street attack.

Delta said that travel at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) "may be affected" by the ongoing investigation of Wednesday's terror attack, which killed at least 10 people.

"Due to the security situation in New Orleans, Louisiana, travel to, from, or through the destinations listed below may be affected," the message read, referring to MSY.

Delta said that the advisory will last until Jan. 3 as of right now. Rebooked flights will be moved to Jan. 6, the company said.

Southwest issued a similar message to its customers, as did United.

"Due to the events that occurred in New Orleans during the early hours of January 1, 2025, we are offering increased flexibility to Customers holding reservations to, from, or through New Orleans, LA (MSY) between January 1-3, 2025," Southwest said.

Like Delta, United noted that flights will be rescheduled to Jan. 6.

A driver killed 10 people and injured dozens more after plowing a pickup truck donning an ISIS flag into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, just days after a pro-ISIS outlet called on Muslims to wage Islamic jihad in the U.S., Europe and Russia.

The tragic event happened at about 3:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day and the FBI identified the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar of Texas.

Police said the suspect died after jumping out of his truck and trading gunfire with responding officers.

Read the full article about the Bourbon Street attack by Greg Wehner

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made a social media post about the Bourbon Street attack on Wednesday afternoon, confirming that his office is in contact with law enforcement.

Texas officials began investigating the matter once it became known that Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect behind the attack, had ties to the Lone Star State.

“We have been working with law enforcement and Houston Mayor @whitmire_john  on this issue," Patrick wrote. "The New Orleans terror suspect has been living in the Houston area."

The politician also provided new details about the white pickup truck that Jabbar reportedly used to kill at least 10 people in the attack.

"He rented the truck on 12/30, and we have learned he was driving the rented truck in Houston before heading to New Orleans," Patrick said. "This is an active investigation that continues to develop in both Louisiana and Texas. Please follow the FBI alert to avoid this area.”

Fox News' Margaret Kerkman contributed to this report.

New photos have emerged of the crime scene where a driver plowed into a crowd of people on New Year’s Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens of others.

The aerial photographs show the crushed white pickup truck at the scene of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, along with debris in the street.

Authorities have named Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, as the attacker, and are searching for any of his accomplices.