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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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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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