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Man in custody outside the Houston, Texas home of the suspect in New Orleans car-ramming attack

Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the individual seen in the video or their relationship to Jabbar.

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New developments have emerged in the investigation of the New Orleans terror attack that claimed 15 lives and injured dozens during New Yearโ€™s celebrations in the cityโ€™s historic French Quarter.

A video released on Wednesday shows a man with his hands raised outside the Houston home of the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, as SWAT teams issued commands.

The FBI confirmed its Houston office was conducting a search of the residence on the cityโ€™s north side in connection with the attack.

Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the individual seen in the video or their relationship to Jabbar.

The FBI is pursuing leads to identify potential accomplices involved in the incident. โ€œWe are aggressively running down all leads to identify any possible associates of the subject,โ€ the agency stated.

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On New Yearโ€™s Eve, Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, used a rented pickup truck to plow into a crowd of revelers near the intersection of Bourbon and Iberville streets. After exiting the vehicle, Jabbar opened fire at responding officers before being fatally shot. Two police officers were injured in the exchange but are expected to recover.

Jabbarโ€™s vehicle bore an Islamic State group flag, and investigators discovered weapons and potential improvised explosive devices (IEDs) hidden in coolers within the truck. A remote detonator was found nearby. Additional IEDs were located within the French Quarter, further heightening concerns about the scale of the attack.

โ€œThis man was trying to run over as many people as he could. He was hellbent on creating the carnage and damage that he did,โ€ said New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. โ€œThis was not a DUI situation.โ€

According to a Louisiana State Police bulletin, investigators reviewed footage showing three men and one woman placing an IED believed to be connected to the attack. This has raised suspicions that the incident was not carried out by Jabbar alone but as part of a coordinated effort.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency in Orleans Parish, enabling additional state resources to be allocated as the region prepares for upcoming events such as Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras.

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Governor Landry emphasized transparency in addressing any failures that may have contributed to the attack. โ€œWe intend to be fully transparent with any defects that may have existed that allowed this attack to happen,โ€ he said.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the establishment of a fund to assist victims of the tragedy. She also urged the public to stay away from secured areas as investigators work to piece together what occurred.

The FBI has deemed the French Quarter an active crime scene. Weapons, IEDs, and other evidence linked to the attack are under analysis. Authorities continue to search for individuals potentially connected to the planning and execution of this act of terrorism.

Further updates are expected as investigators uncover more details about the motivations, coordination, and broader implications of the attack.


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14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested

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14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested Canyon County, Idaho
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MIDDLETON, Idaho โ€” A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.

The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโ€™s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.

Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.

The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโ€™s public statement did not release the teenagerโ€™s name.

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Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.

According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.

Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.

The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.

Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

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The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโ€™s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.


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