Former US Army Soldier Suspected In New Orleans Attack

EDS NOTE: GRAPHIC CONTENT - Emergency personnel work the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Canal and Bourbon Street, Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald H

In a recent development, it has been revealed that the man suspected in the New Year’s attack in New Orleans has a military background. According to an Army spokesperson, the individual, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, served in the US Army from 2007 to 2020 in both active duty and reserve capacities.

Jabbar held roles as a human resources specialist and information technology specialist during his active duty tenure from March 2007 to January 2015. Notably, he was deployed to Afghanistan once from February 2009 to January 2010. Following his active duty service, Jabbar continued his military career in the Army Reserve until July 2020, ultimately attaining the rank of staff sergeant.