New Orleans attacker's brother describes suspect as ‘a sweetheart,' blames ‘radicalisation, not religion’ for massacre
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New Orleans attacker's brother describes suspect as ‘a sweetheart,' blames ‘radicalisation, not religion’ for massacre

Hindustan Times  

The brother of suspected terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who plowed a pickup truck bearing an ISIS flag into New Year’s Eve revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, has said that “radicalisation” is the reason for the attack. Shamsud-Din Jabbar's brother says suspect was ‘a sweetheart,' blames ‘radicalisation, not religion’ for massacre Shamsud-Din Jabbar described as ‘a sweetheart’ The attack carried out by Jabbar killed at least 15 people, before he was gunned down by cops. This is more some type of radicalisation, not religion.” He described his older brother as “a sweetheart really, a nice guy, a friend, really smart, caring.” Before carrying out the attack, Jabbar reportedly posted videos to his Facebook page, where he “pledged allegiance to ISIS.” In one of the videos, he even claimed he was planning to murder his family. Biden stated that the suspect shared videos to social media "mere hours before the attack" indicating he was inspired by IS and expressing a "desire to kill.” Authorities found improvised explosive devices in the area.

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