**Meta Smart Glasses Linked to New Year’s Day Attack in New Orleans: An Analysis**

Wed Apr 02 2025 08:41:17 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Meta Smart Glasses Linked to New Year’s Day Attack in New Orleans: An Analysis**

A look into the details surrounding the tragic events that unfolded in New Orleans this New Year's Day.


This article delves into the attack, the perpetrator's background, and potential motives, along with community reactions and law enforcement responses.


The tragic New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, which left 14 people dead and over 35 injured, is under scrutiny as investigators reveal that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, donned Meta smart glasses during both the reconnaissance of the area and the assault. Footage obtained by the FBI shows Jabbar biking around the French Quarter, seemingly planning the attack.

Jabbar, a 42-year-old former US Army soldier, had visited New Orleans on multiple occasions before the incident, as clarified by the FBI. Specifically, he spent time in the city in late October and again in early November. FBI special agent Lyonel Myrthil detailed his travels to Canada and Egypt in 2023, though it remains uncertain if these trips directly played into the attack's preparation.

On this fateful night, Jabbar drove a pick-up truck into a crowded area known for its New Year's celebrations, wearing a ballistic vest and helmet. After exiting the vehicle, he began firing at responding police officers, an exchange that ultimately resulted in his death. The FBI also reported that Jabbar had placed two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the vicinity before the assault, although they failed to detonate due to a missing detonator.

Eyewitnesses and loved ones of the victims flooded social media with heart-wrenching tributes and calls for justice. Families are grappling with the loss and demanding answers into Jabbar’s motivations. Investigators uncovered online videos where he professed allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and hinted at personal turmoil, thereby providing troubling context to the unfolding chaos.

Jabbar, raised as a Muslim but reportedly distancing himself from the faith for years, had personal and financial issues leading up to the attack, with multiple divorces and accusations of financial mismanagement surfacing from court records.

In wake of the tragedy, security measures have been tightly reinforced in the French Quarter. President Biden is scheduled to visit the city to extend condolences to the victims’ families, coinciding with the start of a major carnival season and the upcoming Super Bowl event.

This attack underscores security challenges in major urban areas, especially during high-profile celebrations, and raises questions regarding potential shortcomings in identifying and preventing lone-wolf attacks. As the investigation continues, officials are determined to track Jabbar's movements and discern the full extent of his motives and planning. The New Orleans community now faces the daunting task of healing from an unimaginable tragedy that has shocked the nation.

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