ABC News Daily What we know about the New Orleans attack
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Jan 2, 2025 
Dr. Javed Ali, a former FBI and Department of Homeland Security official, provides expert insights into the tragic New Orleans attack that left 15 dead and many injured. He discusses the complex motivations behind the assailant's actions during a festive celebration. Dr. Ali delves into the meticulous planning involved in the attack, indicating it was far from spontaneous. He also highlights the critical investigation unfolding in the aftermath, emphasizing security flaws exposed by this devastating event.
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Fluid Situation, Shifting Narratives
- Initial reports in attacks are often inaccurate due to the rapidly evolving situation.
- The New Orleans attack's narrative shifted from lone wolf to multiple individuals, then back again.
Unreliable Early Reports
- Early reports in incidents like these are often unreliable due to evolving information.
- Javed Ali mentioned a rule of thumb that 'the first dozen or so reports are wrong'.
Initial Assumptions Can Be Wrong
- Javed Ali recalls the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, initially assumed to be ISIS-related.
- It turned out to be unrelated to terrorism, highlighting the challenge of early assessments.