Investigation into the New Orleans Attack

The FBI is investigating a deadly attack in New Orleans that resulted in 14 fatalities when a man drove his truck into a crowd. The attacker, identified as Shamsuddin Jabbar, was a U.S. Army veteran who claimed allegiance to ISIS and had recently uploaded videos expressing his motives before the attack. His case illustrates a distinction between inspired attacks, where the perpetrator acts independently after being influenced by terrorist propaganda, and directed attacks, which involve direct orders from terrorist groups. The FBI highlights that such inspired attacks are challenging to prevent as they often stem from individuals radicalized by extremist content available online.