The man who killed 14 people in a deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans fired at police from inside his truck before officers shot him dead, new bodycam footage reveals.
US Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a rented truck into people celebrating on the city’s famous Bourbon Street.
The FBI previously said Jabbar was “100% inspired” by the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group.
New footage released by New Orleans Police shows him shooting from behind an airbag as several officers surround his truck after it crashed.
Bodycam video from Officer Luis Robles shows two other officers standing next to the open door of Jabbar’s truck – one has his gun raised.
A muzzle flash is then seen from inside the truck and several shots ring out. Officers dive to the ground as Jabbar fires at them from close range.
Bodycam footage shows an officer aiming his firearm into Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s truck. Pic: New Orleans Police
A still frame shows a muzzle flash (circled) from inside the truck. Pic: New Orleans Police
Video shows officers taking cover as a Jabbar opens fire. Pic: New Orleans Police
In total, three officers discharged their weapons. Police have not revealed how many shots Jabbar fired.
An ISIS flag and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device (IED) were found in the vehicle used in the attack, the FBI said.
The suspect posted five videos on social media before the rampage in support of ISIS, the agency added.
Read more:
What we know about the suspect
Did New Orleans authorities fail the victims?
How the atrocity unfolded
An IS flag was attached to the pick-up truck that was driven down Bourbon Street
A man hugs a police officer at the scene in New Orleans. Pic: AP
British man Edward Pettifer, a stepson of an ex-royal nanny, was among those killed in the attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
The 31-year-old’s stepmother, Alexandra Pettifer – also known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke – was a nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.
Edward Pettifer, who died in the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. Pic: Met Police
Prince William said after Mr Pettifer’s death was confirmed: “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack.”
The 14 victims of the truck attack
A teenage girl who dreamed of becoming a nurse, a father-of-two and the mother of a four-year-old boy were also among the victims.
