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Timeline of suspect Shamsud-Dim Jabbar's New Orleans attack

The New Year's Day attack left 14 people killed and 35 others injured.
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FBI investigators arrive at the scene where the white Ford F-150 pickup truck that crashed into a work lift after allegedly driving into a crowd of New Year's revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 2025.
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1 dead, 15 hurt after small plane crashes into building in Southern California

The injuries range from minor to severe, according to police.
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A plane crashed into a building at Fullerton Municipal Airport in California, Jan. 2, 2025.
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Cybertruck driver shot himself in head before explosion: Sheriff

The explosion occurred outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday.
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The remains of a Tesla Cybertruck that burned at the entrance of Trump Tower are inspected in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 1, 2025.
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New Orleans attack: Could self-driving cars prevent ramming incidents?

Self-driving cars might offer a fix but pose risks of their own, experts say.
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Police officers sit on horses near the site where people were killed by a man driving a truck in an attack during New Year's celebrations, in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 1, 2025.
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'So beautiful and full of life': What we know about victims of New Orleans attack

The attack occurred on Bourbon Street during New Year's Day celebrations.
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In this photo released by the Dauphin family, Drew Dauphin is shown.
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FBI posts new video in hunt for Jan. 6 pipe bomber

The suspect remains at large four years afterward and despite a $500,000 reward.
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The suspect remains at large four years afterward and despite a $500,000 reward.
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What we know about the New Orleans truck attack suspect

Shamsud-Din Jabbar proclaimed his support for ISIS, the FBI said.
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Police investigators surround a white truck that has been crashed into a work lift in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 2025.
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'People are still in shock and pain': Louisiana Congressman on New Orleans attack

Democratic Rep. Troy Carter joined ABC News Live with a reaction to the deadly New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street.
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'People are still in shock and pain': Louisiana Congressman on New Orleans attack
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Suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion was Army member on leave

The suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas Hotel sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head prior to the blast, officials said.
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Suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion was Army member on leave
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New Orleans attack latest: Police don't believe any other suspects involved

Fourteen people were killed in the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street.
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Law enforcement members work at the site where people were killed by a man driving a truck in an attack during New Year's celebrations, in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 2, 2025.
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Biden: No evidence of link between New Orleans attack, Vegas Cybertruck explosion

President Joe Biden gave an update from the White House following a meeting with members of his homeland security team.
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VIDEO: Biden: No evidence of link between New Orleans attack, Vegas Cybertruck explosion
January 02

'The citizens of New Orleans are strong': Councilman Eugene Green

New Orleans City councilman Eugene Green discusses the city coming together to support one another following the New Year's truck attack on Bourbon Street.
January 02
VIDEO: 'The citizens of New Orleans are strong': Councilman Eugene Green
January 02

'There was a lot of screaming': Eyewitnesses on New Orleans truck attack

Paul and Annica S. describe the horrifying scene they witnessed after being woken up from the sound of the truck crashing outside of their hotel during the New Orleans attack.
January 02
VIDEO: 'There was a lot of screaming': Eyewitnesses on New Orleans truck attack
January 02

Officials give update on Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Law enforcement officials said they had not yet found a motive or any direct connection to the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans.
January 02
VIDEO: Officials give update on Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
January 02

Sugar Bowl security to be heightened after New Orleans attack

The college football game was postponed a day in the wake of Wednesday's attack.
January 02
Security and bomb sniffing dogs check vehicles as they enter the Superdome parking garage ahead of the Sugar Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff game, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans.
January 02

'We are lucky' police ran towards the danger: New Orleans Councilwoman

New Orleans City Council member Lesli Harris discusses the reaction and response by first responders during the New Year's truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
January 02
VIDEO: 'We are lucky' police ran towards the danger: New Orleans Councilwoman
January 02

New Orleans attack witness: Positive vibes ended with ‘blood everywhere’

Moses Asari, Hassan Abandi, and Monti Alsafwari were in New Orleans to celebrate the New Year when tragedy struck.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans attack witness: Positive vibes ended with ‘blood everywhere’
January 02

Officials provide update on deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and the FBI give an update on the New Orleans attack on New Year's Day.
January 02
VIDEO: Officials provide update on deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans
January 02

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
January 02
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
January 02

New Orleans suspect acting alone ‘brings us some relief’: Councilman

New Orleans City councilman Jean-Paul Morrell discusses security failures and reacts to reports that law enforcement believe the suspect acted alone.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans suspect acting alone ‘brings us some relief’: Councilman
January 02

The probe into how the New Orleans suspect became radicalized

Former FBI supervisory special agent Pat McMonigle explains what law enforcement agencies are doing to figure out whether the suspect was linked to extremist groups.
January 02
VIDEO: The probe into how the New Orleans suspect became radicalized
January 02

New Orleans police don't believe any other suspects involved in attack

ABC News’ Christiane Cordero reports on what law enforcement are saying about the suspect who was a 42-year-old Texas native and U.S. Army veteran.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans police don't believe any other suspects involved in attack
January 02

Suspect’s potential link to ISIS is ‘major question’: Defense analyst

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, warns about “prime targets” for copycat attacks.
January 02
VIDEO: Suspect’s potential link to ISIS is ‘major question’: Defense analyst
January 02

New Orleans suspect as lone wolf is a ‘blessing’: Councilman

New Orleans City councilman Oliver Thomas reacts to reports that the FBI and police in New Orleans believe the suspect acted alone.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans suspect as lone wolf is a ‘blessing’: Councilman
January 02

How to lower your carbon footprint after the holidays

A more sustainable holiday is possible with these tips.
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January 02

Federal prosecutors investigating former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

Investigators showed up with search warrants at several locations linked to Maddrey, including his home.
January 02
Federal prosecutors investigating former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey
January 02

New Orleans death toll not expected to rise: Hospital chief

Dr. Jeffery Elder, from University Medical Center New Orleans, discusses the mood of his staff as they treat 16 patients injured in the Bourbon Street attack.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans death toll not expected to rise: Hospital chief
January 02

New Orleans had ‘obvious holes in security’: Former FBI agent

ABC News contributor Brad Garrett discusses the security on Bourbon Street and what we know about the suspect’s background.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans had ‘obvious holes in security’: Former FBI agent
January 02

New Orleans suspect not acting alone is ‘conventional wisdom’: DA

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams discusses the latest in the investigation into the deadly attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street.
January 02
VIDEO: New Orleans suspect not acting alone is ‘conventional wisdom’: DA
January 02

Federal prosecutors investigating ex-NYPD department chief Jeffrey Maddrey

Maddrey has denied allegations he demanded sexual favors for overtime pay.
January 02
Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey attends a press conference, Dec. 27, 2024, in New York.
January 02

10 injured in shooting outside Queens music venue, suspects at large, NYPD says

The male suspects fled on foot and drove away in a sedan with out of state plates, police said. Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was gang related.
January 02
The male suspects fled on foot and drove away in a sedan with out of state plates, police said. Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was gang related.
January 02

‘Car ramming is easy’: The challenge of preventing lone-actor attacks

Former FBI agent Brad Garrett breaks down the attack and discusses the need to harden so-called “soft targets.”
January 02
Former FBI agent Brad Garrett breaks down the attack and discusses the need to harden so-called “soft targets.”
January 02

Multiple divorces and financial difficulties: New Orleans suspect's court filings

Jabbar worked for two of the nation's largest professional services firms.
January 02
Police investigators surround a white truck that has been crashed into a work lift in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 2025.
January 02

10 injured in shooting outside Queens music venue, suspects at large, NYPD says

All of those who were injured are between the ages of 16 and 20, the NYPD said.
January 02
Members of the New York Police Department discuss a shooting in Queens, New York, at a press conference on Jan. 2, 2025.
January 01

15 dead in New Orleans truck attack; suspect 'inspired by ISIS,' was military veteran

The FBI said investigators do not believe the suspect acted alone.
January 01
The FBI investigates the area on Orleans St and Bourbon Street by St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter where a suspicious package was detonated after a person drove a truck into a crowd earlier on Bourbon Street, Jan. 1, 2025.
January 01

Police say they didn't anticipate sidewalk vehicle attack in New Orleans

"It wasn't something we expected to account for," said police.
January 01
Members of the FBI and New Orleans Police work the scene on Bourbon Street after a person allegedly drove into a crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
January 01

Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Las Vegas hotel was ‘isolated incident’: Sheriff

Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada as a possible act of terror, an official said.
January 01
Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada as a possible act of terror, an official said.
January 01

Biden to New Orleans: ‘I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.’

President Joe Biden delivered remarks from Camp David after a truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people.
January 01
VIDEO: Biden to New Orleans: ‘I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.’
January 01

What we know about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Orleans attack

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and former Department of Homeland Security official Marsha Espinosa discuss the suspect, who was a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas.
January 01
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and former Department of Homeland Security official Marsha Espinosa discuss the suspect, who was a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas.
January 01

New Orleans security lapse is ‘unacceptable’: Former NYPD official

Retired NYPD Chief of Detectives Bob Boyce discusses the security efforts that were in place on New Year's Eve on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street.
January 01
Retired NYPD Chief of Detectives Bob Boyce discusses the security on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street.
January 01

New Orleans victim ‘had a family to live for’

Shirell Jackson says her first cousin, Reggie Hunter, “wanted to go out and have a good time in New Orleans.”
January 01
Shirell Jackson says her first cousin, Reggie Hunter, “wanted to go out and have a good time in New Orleans.”
January 01

New Orleans truck attack victim described as 'a great mother'

Nicole Perez, 27, was employed by Kimberly Usher-Fall and had recently been promoted to a manager position
January 01
VIDEO: New Orleans truck attack victim described as 'a great mother'
January 01

Vehicle explosion at Trump Las Vegas hotel probed as possible act of terror: Official

Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada as a possible act of terror.
January 01
Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada as a possible act of terror. The driver pulled into the valet area of the hotel and the vehicle exploded, according to an official.
January 01

New Orleans attack suspect believed to be not 'solely responsible’: FBI says

Investigators believe the suspect in the New Orleans vehicle-ramming attack "was not solely responsible" and are "aggressively running down" every lead.
January 01
VIDEO: New Orleans attack suspect believed to be not 'solely responsible’: FBI says
January 01

Authorities warned of vehicle-ramming attack threat in US during holiday season

Multiple people were killed in a New Year's ramming attack in New Orleans.
January 01
A black flag with white lettering lies on the ground rolled up behind a pickup truck that a man drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, early Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, 2025.
January 01

Sugar Bowl postponed in wake of New Orleans attack

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams says the college football playoff game will be played on Thursday.
January 01
Sugar Bowl postponed in wake of New Orleans attack
January 01

New Orleans attack death toll rises to 15

Louisiana congressman Troy Carter discusses the fatal attack on Bourbon Street.
January 01
VIDEO: New Orleans attack death toll rises to 15
January 01

New Orleans attack suspect’s ‘mission was to kill’: Councilman

New Orleans City councilman Oliver Thomas says he was leaving a family celebration when he learned about the attack.
January 01
VIDEO: New Orleans attack suspect's 'mission was to kill': Councilman
January 01

Biden says reaction to New Orleans attack was 'anger and frustration'

President Biden said there is "no justification" for the "horrific" attack early New Year's Day in New Orleans that left at least 10 people dead and dozens more injured.
January 01
President Biden said there is "no justification" for the "horrific" attack early New Year's Day in New Orleans that left at least 10 people dead and dozens more injured.
January 01

New Orleans attack suspect identified

The suspect, Shamsud Din Jabbar, was shot and killed by police, officials said.
January 01
VIDEO: New Orleans attack suspect identified