January 10th 2025.
On New Year's Day, a man named Shamsud Din Jabbar was shot and killed by the police after he had already taken the lives of 14 innocent people in New Orleans. Recently released bodycam footage has revealed the intense and close-range shootout between Jabbar and the officers, shedding light on the chaotic events of that fateful day.
Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, had plowed his rented truck into a crowd of party-goers in the famous French Quarter of the city. According to FBI investigators, he was heavily influenced by the Islamic State terror group and they are currently searching for any possible accomplices he may have had. The bodycam footage from Officer Luis Robles shows him and two other officers positioned in front of Jabbar's truck, guns drawn, after it had crashed.
As Officer Robles approaches the driver's side door, a flash of light and the sound of gunfire can be seen and heard from inside the truck where the airbags had deployed. The officers quickly retreat and take cover on the ground before turning to face the vehicle once again. It is believed that Jabbar had fired multiple shots from close range, though the exact number is still unknown. The officers were able to avoid serious injury, but two of them were hit in the thigh and one also suffered a fractured shoulder.
The FBI discovered an Islamic State flag and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device inside the truck, adding to the evidence that Jabbar was acting on behalf of the terrorist group. Prior to the attack, Jabbar had posted five videos on social media expressing his support for the Islamic State, further confirming his motives. Despite police barricades set up in the area, Jabbar was able to bypass them and carry out his deadly act.
The attack on New Year's Day left behind a trail of devastation, with 14 people losing their lives and at least 35 others injured. Among the victims was British man Edward Pettifer, who was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, a former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. William expressed his and his wife Catherine's shock and sadness over the death of Ed Pettifer, sending their thoughts and prayers to his family and all those affected by the horrific attack. Other victims included a four-year-old boy and a teenage girl who had dreams of becoming a nurse.
The bodycam footage has provided a closer look into the chaos and tragedy of that day, but it also serves as a reminder of the bravery and quick thinking of the police officers who risked their lives to protect others. The investigation into Jabbar and any possible accomplices continues, and the city of New Orleans remains in mourning for those who lost their lives on New Year's Day.
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