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New Orleans Police Engage in Fatal Shootout with Terrorist Suspect Following New Year's Day Attack

Body camera footage reveals the tense moments during a shootout between New Orleans police and Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 14 people during a terrorist attack.

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  1. Bodycam footage shows Shamsud-Din Jabbar fired at police first

    New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said at a news conference: "They killed the terrorist...They are national heroes."

    Bodycam footage shows Shamsud-Din Jabbar fired at police first

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  3. Officer Body Camera Captures Deadly Shootout With New Orleans Terror Suspect

    Jabbar, who authorities believe acted alone, was a U.S. citizen and former U.S. Army soldier who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant group to carry out the attack.

    Officer Body Camera Captures Deadly Shootout With New Orleans Terror Suspect

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  4. Bodycam Shows New Orleans Attacker Fired on Officers

    New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said during a press conference that the officers "killed the terrorist. ... They are national heroes."

    Bodycam Shows New Orleans Attacker Fired on Officers

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Updated: Jan 10th, 2025, 7:47 PM ET

Summary

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In the early hours of New Year's Day, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 14. Bodycam footage shows the subsequent police shootout, where Jabbar fired at officers before being killed. The FBI is investigating potential ties to foreign terrorist groups. New Orleans officials praised the police response, deeming the officers heroes for acting within policy during the incident. Further investigations and footage releases are expected as the case unfolds.

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