Bodycam footage shows New Orleans attacker firing at police before officers shot him dead

A police bodycam recording revealed the fatal shooting of ISIS-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year's Day in

New Orleans

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The footage started with the words, "As the New Orleans Police Department had officers assigned to the New Year's coverage in the French headquarter, they were informed of a incident involving a white pickup truck."

The footage further revealed that at about 3.15am (Local Time), officers confronted the white truck in the 300 block of the Bourbon Street. In the video, the officers could be seen surrounding the white truck. After surrounding the suspect, the accused fired at the officers and the officers reverted back.

What FBI said in this case?

"They killed the terrorist. … They are national heroes," New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said of the officers at a news conference.
The FBI confirmed discovering an ISIS flag in the vehicle, identifying the driver as 42-year-old US citizen Shamshud-Din Jabbar.

In the early hours of January 1, Shamsud-Din Jabbar manoeuvred his white F-150 past a police barricade at Bourbon Street's entrance, striking numerous people at approximately 3am, resulting in 14 deaths and multiple injuries.
The footage from Officer Luis Robles shows Officer Christian Beyer positioned by the truck's open driver's door, weapon raised. Officer Jacobie Jordan stands nearby, also armed, Australia Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Officer Beyer announced his presence and instructed Jabbar to exit the vehicle, according to Sergeant Mike Guasco from the Public Integrity Bureau's Force Investigation Team, which examines all police-involved shootings.
Jabbar discharged his weapon from behind an airbag at close range, with visible muzzle flash.
Officer Robles and at least two unidentified colleagues retreated and took cover as multiple shots were fired. Officers Beyer and Jordan returned fire, along with Sergeant Nigel Daggs, who was positioned at the front passenger door.
"Officers are trained for shoot scenarios like that — they're highly trained, and that's what you saw. These are split-second decisions," Superintendent Kirkpatrick said.
Superintendent Kirkpatrick withheld details about Jabbar's shot count, citing ongoing investigations and pending legal action. She confirmed the officers followed procedures and resumed full duties.\

"All officers are faced with 'shoot, don't shoot'. And this was clearly within the law and clearly, solidly within policy," Superintendent Kirkpatrick said.
The responding officers included 21-year veteran Sergeant Daggs and Officers Beyer and Jordan, both serving nearly two years. They provided statements about their understanding of events, though details remain confidential due to FBI investigation, AP news agency reported.
Kirkpatrick declined to discuss security arrangements or officer deployment during the incident. A victim group has initiated legal proceedings against the city and two contractors, alleging inadequate security measures.
"I will answer any and all questions through the investigations and then the results of that will be made public," Superintendent Kirkpatrick said, indicating additional bodycam footage would be released later.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar recorded videos of the area before attack

The FBI revealed during a press briefing that Jabbar surveyed the area on two occasions - initially in October and subsequently in November - before executing the attack. He utilised Meta smart glasses whilst cycling through the French Quarter to capture footage, presumably whilst formulating his plan, according to the New York Post.
These smart glasses enable users to capture photographs and videos without manual operation. However, the FBI confirmed that the device was not operational during the New Year's Day incident.
"They were not actively recording during the attack," FBI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil stated.
Additionally, the FBI disclosed that Jabbar posted several videos on Facebook shortly before the attack, declaring his loyalty to ISIS and expressing his intention to wage war against non-believers.