FBI Seeks Public's Help in Bourbon Street Terror Attack Investigation

The FBI has released surveillance photographs of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Year's Day Bourbon Street terror assault, planting an improvised explosive device (IED) in New Orleans. Following a shootout with Jabbar, 14 people were killed, 35 were injured, and two police officers were taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The agency released the photographs on Thursday, hoping that the public may contribute more information regarding Jabbar's behavior leading up to the tragedy. A newly formed Digital Media Tipline urges anyone with information, images, or videos about Jabbar or the IED-containing coolers to contribute. Submissions can be made to www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetattack.

At 2:03 a.m. CST, surveillance footage shows Jabbar strolling down Dauphine Street near Governor Nicholls Street. He was dressed in a light brown long coat, dark button-down shirt, blue pants, and brown dress shoes. Another photograph shows one of the ice chests used to conceal IEDs planted on Bourbon Street.

Jabbar allegedly drove through the Bourbon Street crowd at 3:15 a.m., targeting New Year's revelers. He died in a gunfight with police after the attack.

The FBI encourages anybody with relevant information to call the toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. Local FBI offices are also taking tips.

This ongoing investigation seeks answers regarding Jabbar's actions and reasons as the community strives to heal from the tragedy.

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