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 attorneyโs 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 orderโs specifics were not disclosed, but it was granted as part of an ongoing legal dispute.
Jabbarโs 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 Jabbarโs 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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.