FBI releases new photo Shamsud-Din Jabbar, investigating ‘possible copycat’ threats

HOUSTON – The FBI still has their eyes on any potential threats after a Houston man rammed a rented truck through a crowd of revelers in New Orleans celebrating the New Year’s.

In two recent posts from the FBI, one of them showed new surveillance photos of the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

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The photo is dated November 10, 2024, when Jabbar was in New Orleans and spotted on camera wearing a backpack.

A previous post from the FBI said the agency (along with the Department of Homeland Security) is looking into the threat of copycat attacks. The FBI says this is due to “the persistent appeal of vehicle ramming as a tactic for aspiring violent extremist attackers.”

“Previous attackers inspired by foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) who have conducted vehicle attacks in the United States and abroad have used rented, stolen, and personally owned vehicles, which are easy to acquire,” the alert statement goes on to say. “Some have used additional weapons, such as firearms and knives, to attack individuals after the vehicle has stopped. Additionally, attackers may attempt to conceal and pre-position improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to supplement a vehicle attack.”

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The public is then asked to people remain aware of any copycat attacks and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

FBI officials said they are actively working with first responders, faith leaders, and communities to help mitigate potential threat risks.

Residents who may have information concerning suspicious activity are encouraged to call their local FBI Field Office, which you can find by clicking here. You can also call 911 to report emergencies or any imminent threats.