Sheriff McMahill noted striking similarities between the New Year’s Day Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas and the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans, including both perpetrators’ service at Fort Bragg and deployment to Afghanistan in 2009, as well as their vehicle rentals. Despite these similarities, law enforcement has yet to establish a connection between the two incidents. The Las Vegas perpetrator, identified as Matthew Livelsberger, died by suicide before the explosion, leaving investigators to examine his electronic devices for clues. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on determining a motive and exploring international leads.
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Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran, is suspected of driving a truck through a crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 15 and injuring 30. President Biden stated that Jabbar posted ISIS-related videos online hours before the attack, and an ISIS flag was found in his rented truck, along with weapons and potential IEDs. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, exploring potential connections to foreign terrorist groups. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking any information related to the attack.
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Following a deadly New Orleans attack, Donald Trump wrongly claimed that the perpetrator was an immigrant and that the U.S. crime rate was unprecedentedly high, assertions contradicted by readily available facts. This incident revealed Trump’s failure to provide accurate information, his attempt to exploit tragedy for political gain, and his overall lack of credibility. His subsequent boast of being “right about everything” further highlighted his disregard for truth and responsibility. This behavior portends a concerning pattern for his upcoming term.
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The Independent relies on reader support to fund its unbiased journalism covering crucial issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Their reporting, exemplified by the recent documentary “The A Word,” prioritizes fact-checking and presenting diverse perspectives. Despite this commitment to providing accessible information, President-elect Trump used a recent New Orleans terrorist attack, committed by a US citizen, to falsely reiterate his claims about immigrant crime. This incident highlights the need for accurate reporting in a time of misinformation, which The Independent strives to provide.
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A white pickup truck speeding down Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day killed 15 people and injured approximately 30 others in what officials are calling an act of terror. Among the victims were an 18-year-old aspiring nurse, a 37-year-old father of two, a 27-year-old former Princeton football player, and a single mother in her late 20s. Authorities have yet to publicly release the names of all the deceased, pending autopsies and notification of next of kin. The incident occurred amidst a crowd of holiday revelers.
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Shamsud Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen, is the suspected perpetrator of a vehicle ramming attack in New Orleans that resulted in ten fatalities and at least 35 injuries. Jabbar, who is deceased, allegedly drove a pickup truck with a black flag attached into a crowd of New Year’s revelers. Authorities are investigating potential links between the flag and ISIS, as well as two possible improvised explosive devices found nearby. The investigation also includes exploring whether Jabbar used a long gun in addition to the vehicle.
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