On January 1, 2025, in New Orleans, a U.S. Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, allegedly drove a white Ford F-150 into a crowd of New Year’s revelers, killing 15 and injuring 30 before dying in a police shootout. The FBI is investigating potential motivations linked to ISIS, as Jabbar was seen flying their flag from his truck. Authorities are also examining connections to a separate incident involving a Tesla truck explosion in Las Vegas. President Biden condemned the attack, calling it “despicable,” while police continue to search for any accomplices and investigate potential explosives found at the scene.
