Crime
New Orleans terror attack suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar arrested in 2020 for DWI
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, had a history of legal troubles, including arrests and convictions spanning two decades, according to court and police records.
In 2020, Jabbar was arrested in Missouri City, Texas, on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and possession of an open alcohol container, records from the county indicate. He was released after posting a $500 bond.
The resolution of this case remains unclear, and inquiries to the local district attorney’s office have not yet been answered.
That same month, during his divorce proceedings, a Texas judge issued a restraining order against Jabbar at the request of his second wife.
The restraining order’s specifics were not disclosed, but it was granted as part of an ongoing legal dispute.
Jabbar’s criminal history also includes other incidents with law enforcement. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to charges related to driving under the influence.
Earlier in his life, in December 2002, he admitted guilt to a misdemeanor theft charge involving property valued between $50 and $500.
The revelations about Jabbar’s past are part of the ongoing investigation into his background and possible motives for the New Orleans attack.
Law enforcement officials are examining these prior incidents as they work to piece together a comprehensive profile of the suspect.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.