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We have learned that the man who committed an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s morning had previously served in the U.S. Army – and shockingly, received a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal during his time in the military.
Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, drove a rented pickup with an ISIS flag into the French Quarter of New Orleans and mowed down dozens of people on Bourbon Street while they were celebrating the New Year just after 3:00 a.m. Wednesday. He was then killed in a shootout with police immediately after the attack.
According to investigators, Jabbar had admitted in videos posted online during his drive from Houston to New Orleans that he was inspired by ISIS to kill.
Army veteran Rich Groen expressed his shock and dismay over the incident in a post on X Wednesday night. Groen wrote:
As I process the devastating events that unfolded in New Orleans, I am in utter disbelief. Shamsud-Din Jabbar served under my Troop Command during our deployment to Afghanistan. He worked quietly and professionally in the S1 shop and as a mail clerk, ensuring the little things that kept us all connected to home were done with care and precision. He was a great Soldier, someone who showed discipline and dedication.
To think that the same individual who once embodied quiet professionalism could harbor so much hate, leading to such unspeakable atrocities, is incomprehensible and heartbreaking. This transformation is a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked anger, isolation, and hate.
Please watch out for one another. Be there for your brothers and sisters in arms, your friends, and even those who seem distant or troubled. Don’t let hate take root—either in your own heart or in the hearts of those around you. We must care for one another before it’s too late.
My prayers go out to the victims and their families. May they find strength in this time of unimaginable grief. Let’s honor their memory by ensuring we stand together against hate in all its forms.
As I process the devastating events that unfolded in New Orleans, I am in utter disbelief. Shamsud-Din Jabbar served under my Troop Command during our deployment to Afghanistan. He worked quietly and professionally in the S1 shop and as a mail clerk, ensuring the little things…
— Rich Groen (@Rich_Groen) January 2, 2025
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