Disturbing Finds in New Orleans Terrorist’s Trailer: Quran, Bomb Lab [WATCH]

A recent investigation into the actions of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the ISIS-inspired terrorist responsible for the deadly attack in New Orleans, has revealed alarming details about his background and the planning of his violent act.

Exclusive photos obtained by The Post show Jabbar’s Texas trailer home, which contained evidence linking him to ISIS and his eventual attack on Bourbon Street, where 14 innocent people were killed.

Jabbar’s north Houston trailer was found filled with chemical residue and bomb-making materials.

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FBI investigators, who raided his home on Wednesday, seized numerous items used in the creation of explosives.

Among the materials found was a Quran, propped up on a shelf in the living room and opened to a passage from Verse 9:111.

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where we found a bomb-making station and a Quran open to a chilling passage about martyrdom @nyposthttps://t.co/LKV7npCOE5 pic.twitter.com/a1znIURjyM

— Jennie Taer ️ (@JennieSTaer) January 2, 2025

This verse speaks about Muslims fighting in Allah’s name, and the willingness to “slay and be slain” in pursuit of martyrdom and eternal paradise.

The discovery of the Quran and other items around the trailer sheds light on Jabbar’s radicalization.

His home also contained several books about Islam and a prayer rug, further indicating his ideological leanings.

An inside look into the NOLA terrorist’s Houston lair pic.twitter.com/x9gQs18Wjx

— Jennie Taer ️ (@JennieSTaer) January 3, 2025

According to FBI counterterrorism official Chris Raia, Jabbar posted five disturbing videos on Facebook as he traveled from Houston to New Orleans hours before carrying out the attack.

In the first video, posted at 1:29 a.m., Jabbar explained that he initially intended to kill his family and friends but changed his mind.

He said the media coverage from such an act would not focus on the “war between the believers and disbelievers.”

Other videos revealed that Jabbar had joined ISIS “before this summer” and showcased his last will and testament.

Law enforcement officials confirmed Jabbar’s alignment with ISIS and stated that he specifically chose Bourbon Street as the location for his attack.

However, the exact factors leading to his radicalization remain unclear.

Jabbar’s background includes a history of military service.

He joined the U.S. Army in 2006, serving in Alaska, North Carolina, and Afghanistan, where he spent 11 months in 2009.

Although not serving in a combat role, Jabbar was promoted to staff sergeant in 2013 before leaving active duty in 2015.

Afterward, he worked in the tech industry, holding positions at top consulting firms like Accenture, EY, and Deloitte, where he earned a substantial income.

Jabbar’s personal life was troubled, with two failed marriages and financial difficulties. His first wife was granted custody of their children, while he was ordered to pay child support.

His second marriage ended in divorce after a restraining order was issued against him for threatening his wife.

During his divorce proceedings, Jabbar cited financial hardship, despite a monthly income of $7,500.

His younger brother, Abdur Jabbar, described him as a “sweetheart,” but acknowledged that the terrorist’s actions seemed to stem from radicalization rather than religion itself. “This is more some type of radicalization, not religion,” Abdur Jabbar told The New York Times.

The FBI confirmed that Jabbar acted alone during the attack. Investigators searched three cell phones and two laptops that had been recovered from an Airbnb in New Orleans.

Despite initial concerns about possible accomplices, the FBI claims to have found no evidence suggesting that Jabbar had help executing the bombing.

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FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia addressed concerns over the safety of Bourbon Street in a statement, following initial warnings to visitors to remain vigilant.

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The investigation also revealed that Jabbar had told neighbors in his predominantly Muslim Houston neighborhood that he was moving to New Orleans for a new IT job, just hours before carrying out the attack.

Muntaz Bashir, a neighbor, offered to help Jabbar with his move, but Jabbar said he was relocating to a furnished apartment and wasn’t bringing anything with him.

Bashir later expressed shock upon learning of Jabbar’s involvement in the attack, saying, “Unfortunately, you can’t read someone’s mind.”

The trailer was left in disarray after the FBI’s raid, with furniture thrown around and the front door kicked in.

A bedroom filled with children’s toys and bunk beds, along with a keffiyeh hanging in the closet, were also discovered.

Lawmakers were briefed on the attack and informed that Jabbar had not been on a terror watchlist prior to the incident.

Despite his past military service and work in the tech industry, he carried out one of the deadliest terrorist acts on U.S. soil, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.

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