Iraq Arrests ISIS Member for Inciting New Orleans Attack
Following a U.S. request for assistance, Iraqi authorities arrested an ISIS member suspected of inciting the deadly Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Day. The suspect’s alleged role involved inciting the attack perpetrated by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran who died in a subsequent shootout. While the Iraqi suspect will face prosecution under anti-terrorism laws, the FBI maintains that Jabbar acted alone in carrying out the attack, which resulted in 14 fatalities and numerous injuries. The ongoing investigation continues to encourage public cooperation in providing any further relevant information.
John Q. Hosedrinker