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All investigative details and evidence that we have now still support that Jabbar acted alone here in New Orleans. We have not seen any indications of an accomplice in the United States, but we are still looking into potential associates in the US and outside of our borders.”
Speaking to reporters, the FBI’s deputy assistant director of counter-terrorism, Christopher Raia, said
Jabbar’s lack of experience and crude nature of putting the device together is the reason why he used the wrong device to set the explosives off.”
Jackson addedJabbar, using Meta glasses, recorded a video as he rode through the French Quarter on a bicycle,
Raia saidThe IED is not unique. The abnormality is that Jabbar used an explosive material that is set off by a detonator. Detonators are not easily accessible by the common citizen, so usually homemade bombs are made with explosive material that is set off by a flame.”
Joshua Jackson, the ATF’s New Orleans field division’s special agent in charge, saidJabbar was wearing a pair of metal glasses when he conducted the attack on Bourbon Street, but he did not activate the glasses to live stream his actions that day,
Myrthil stressed
We believe he did this, and his hope was to burn the entire house down and hide evidence of his crimes,
Jackson explainedThis individual, based on our investigation, does not know Jabbar. This was a chance encounter, and having this private sale transaction in Texas, there's no way this individual knew that Jabar was radicalized or had any sort of awareness that this attack was imminent,
Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson told reportersIt tried to keep up with the fire that was growing inside,
Jackson saidMeta Glasses appear to look like regular glasses, but they allow a user to record videos and photos hand-free,
Myrthil saidJabbar is estimated to have entered Louisiana on December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m.,
Myrthil saidUsing this open flame in the linen area, this caused the fire to grow. He also set a half gallon of accelerant gasoline in a plastic gasoline container in that hallway. He also poured accelerant in different rooms throughout the house."
Jackson continuedBy 10 p.m., home camera footage shows Jabbar unloading the white pickup truck in New Orleans outside of the Mandeville Street rental home in the Saint-Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. Just under three hours later, at 12:41 a.m. on New Year's morning, Jabbar parked the truck and walked to Royal and Governor Nichols Street."
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From day one, we did not waver in regard to making sure again, that our victims were a top priority in addition to their families but also understanding that our victims also include our first responders, our businesses and employees as well. These services will be extended to all, and we do appreciate that from being on the phone at the start of this with the White House, with our President, Joe Biden."
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell told reportersAs we go through the timeline, times we provide are approximate,
Myrthil warned as he worked through the various trips Jabbar tookOur agents are getting answers as to where he went, who he met with and how those trips may or may not tie into his actions in our city in New Orleans,
he added
I have spoken with Governor Noem a number of times, including on New Year’s Day and immediately thereafter, with respect to the horrific terrorist attack,
Mayorkas said
We have spoken substantively about the measures that we take, and I am incredibly devoted to a smooth and successful transition to the success of Governor Noem, should she be confirmed as the secretary of Homeland Security,
Mayorkas saidWe don’t know where they are,
Turner saidIt is a very difficult threat landscape,
Mayorkas saidI want you to know I grieve with you,
he said