Crime
FBI Probes Possible Links in Recent Attacks
Clear Facts
- The FBI is investigating potential links between the New Orleans truck attack and a bombing outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
- Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Orleans attack, had expressed allegiance to ISIS but acted independently according to current FBI findings.
- President-elect Trump has criticized the current administration’s handling of national security and called for CIA involvement in the investigation.
In the wake of a devastating attack on Bourbon Street, authorities are delving into possible connections between this incident and a recent bombing outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. The suspect in the New Orleans attack, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was identified after allegedly driving a truck into a crowded area, resulting in multiple casualties before being killed in a police shootout.
The FBI is actively investigating any military ties between Jabbar and the unidentified suspect in the Las Vegas bombing. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill initially suggested that Jabbar might have had accomplices, but the FBI later clarified that they no longer believe others were involved in the New Orleans attack.
Jabbar, who had served in the U.S. military, had posted videos online professing his allegiance to the Islamic State. However, investigators have found no evidence that he was directly guided by ISIS. The FBI continues to search for evidence, executing search warrants in New Orleans and other states to piece together the events leading up to the attack.
In a statement, the FBI noted, “FBI special agents and our law enforcement partners are currently conducting a number of court-authorized search warrants in New Orleans and other states.” Despite initial concerns, the investigation has not revealed any direct ISIS involvement in Jabbar’s actions.
President-elect Trump has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the current administration’s response to these incidents. Following the Las Vegas bombing, he took to social media to express his frustration, calling for the CIA’s involvement in the investigation. He described Jabbar as “violent scum” and criticized the administration for what he perceives as a failure to protect national security.
“Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World!” Trump wrote, urging for stronger leadership and immediate action from the CIA. His comments highlight the heightened political tensions surrounding national security issues as the investigation unfolds.
As authorities continue their investigation, the nation remains on high alert, with President-elect Trump promising to address these security challenges head-on. The FBI’s ongoing efforts to uncover potential connections between the New Orleans attack and the Las Vegas bombing will be crucial in understanding the broader implications of these tragic events.
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