Crime
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.
New developments have emerged in the investigation of the New Orleans terror attack that claimed 15 lives and injured dozens during New Year’s celebrations in the city’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 city’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. “We are aggressively running down all leads to identify any possible associates of the subject,” the agency stated.
On New Year’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.
Jabbar’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.
“This man was trying to run over as many people as he could. He was hellbent on creating the carnage and damage that he did,” said New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. “This was not a DUI situation.”
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.
Governor Landry emphasized transparency in addressing any failures that may have contributed to the attack. “We intend to be fully transparent with any defects that may have existed that allowed this attack to happen,” 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.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.