The FBI has identified the suspect in the Bourbon Street truck attack as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former U.S. serviceman from Texas. Jabbar considered attacking family and friends but chose a public target to emphasize his ideological beliefs. His brother revealed financial struggles after a recent divorce and a late return to faith. Videos posted by Jabbar before the attack expressed support for ISIS, which the FBI confirmed was his primary inspiration. Investigators initially suspected accomplices but now believe Jabbar acted alone. Two rudimentary pipe bombs he placed nearby were neutralized, and authorities are analyzing his electronic devices for further insight into his motive.
