Who Was Shamsud-Din Jabbar, US Army Veteran, Now Suspect In New Orleans Attack

Pentagon said Jabbar had served in the army as a human resource specialist and an IT specialist from 2007 to 2015, then in the army reserve until 2020.

15 were killed and dozens wounded when Jabbar allegedly drove a truck at high speed into a crowd.

New Orleans, United States:

The New Orleans attack suspect, identified by the FBI as 42-year-old US citizen Shamsud-Din Jabbar, appeared to be a real estate agent from Texas who served for years in the military but experienced financial difficulties and divorce. In a video posted on YouTube four years ago, Jabbar -- speaking with a southern US accent -- boasted of his skills as a "fierce negotiator" as he advertised his property management services to potential clients.

The Pentagon said Jabbar had served in the army as a human resource specialist and an IT specialist from 2007 to 2015, and then in the army reserve until 2020.

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