New Orleans ISIS terrorist prepped rare explosives never before used in US, Europe: report

ISIS-inspired New Orleans Terrorist Planned to Use Rare Explosive Compound in Homemade Bombs

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the New Orleans terrorist, had prepared a “very rare explosive compound” in the two homemade bombs he intended to detonate on Bourbon Street, according to police reports.

Law enforcement officials are currently investigating how Jabbar, 42, acquired knowledge about these explosive chemicals, which have never been used in a terrorist attack in the US or Europe, as reported by NBC News.

Authorities did not disclose the specific rare compound used or how Jabbar managed to manufacture it in his Texas residence, where he maintained a bomb-making workbench.

Exclusive images obtained by The Post showcased Jabbar’s workshop, featuring a collection of chemical bottles and a detailed list of compounds utilized in bomb-making, all of which were confiscated by the FBI.

The two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) prepared by Jabbar were placed in coolers near the site of the fatal truck ramming incident that claimed 14 lives on New Year’s Day, rigged with an electronic transmitter for detonation.

The FBI confirmed that Jabbar was shot and killed by law enforcement before he could activate the explosives.

Investigators also discovered bomb-making materials inside Jabbar’s AirBnB rental on Mandeville Street, which he attempted to set on fire in an effort to destroy evidence of his crime, according to the FBI.

New Orleans has identified all but one of the victims’ identities, including Brandon Taylor, Elliot Wilkinson, Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, Tiger Bech, Reggie Hunter, Nicole Perez, Kareem Badawi, Hubert Gauthreaux, Matthew Tenedorio, Drew Dauphin, Billy DiMaio, and Terrence Kennedy.

Approximately 30 people were injured in the attack, with 16 still hospitalized, half of whom are in the intensive care unit. Two officers were also wounded during the shootout with Jabbar.

This incident marks the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil in years, underscoring the resurgent international terrorism threat as warned by federal officials.

While investigating Jabbar’s homemade bombs, authorities are also trying to determine his motives for the attack.

Officials found an ISIS flag in his truck, along with Facebook videos where Jabbar expressed support for the terrorist group before the attack.