NEW YEAR’S TERROR: Islamist with ISIS Flag Murders 15 and Injures Dozens More in NOLA Attack

“Jesus said, As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the time of my coming.” – Matthew 24:37

“(In Noah’s days) the earth was filled with violence (terrorism).” – Genesis 6:11

THE INDEPENDENT reports: At least ten are dead after a car slammed into a crowd in New Orleans’ popular Bourbon Street during New Year’s Day celebrations.

The Times-Picayune first reported on Wednesday that the suspect behind the attack is named Shamsud Din Jabbar, according to a law enforcement source.

The 42-year-old man was shot and killed by police after the attack. The source also told the Times-Picayune that Jabbar was carrying an ISIS flag in the truck. Jabbar was also dressed in military gear.

In a press conference on Wednesday, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the incident as a “terrorist attack,” urging residents to stay away from the area as it was still an active scene.

The FBI said that an improvised explosive device was found with the suspect. They also revealed that they were investigating the mass casualty event as terrorism.

“This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing a number of people and injuring dozens of others,” they said in a statement today.

“The subject then engaged with local law enforcement and is now deceased. The FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we’re working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism.”

New Orleans Superintendent of Police Anne Kirkpatrick said the perpetrator exhibited very intentional behavior by slamming into the crowd at a very fast pace and that “it was not a DUI,” adding that the man had shot at police officers after he crashed his vehicle, leaving two officers injured. Both officers that were shot are stable, according to Kirkpatrick.

“Last night, we had over 300 officers out here. Because of the intentional mindset of this perpetrator, he went around our barricades in order to conduct his attack. He was hellbent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did,” Kirkpatrick added. She said that most of the casualties appeared to be local residents of the city and not tourists. “This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could”… (Continue reading)