Federal prosecutors charged a Missouri man on Tuesday for allegedly sharing bomb-making instructional videos on social media, which the man eventually used. 14 people were killed Dozens were injured in New Orleans on New Year’s Day 2025.
Investigators believe Shams al-Din JabbarHe, who drove a pickup truck on Bourbon Street, downloaded educational software and placed improvised explosive devices consistent with videos near the attack, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Matthew Price.
Jabbar got out of his car, wearing a bulletproof vest, and opened fire on the officers, who returned fire, killing him. The explosives did not detonate and were safely removed by law enforcement after the attack.
Prosecutors also said the instructional videos were used before an explosion earlier this month at a private residence in Odessa, Missouri.
An attorney for the man accused of filming the videos has not been listed.
The man is accused of distributing information related to the manufacture of explosives. He is also accused of manufacturing and possessing explosive devices without a license. He faces two 10-year prison sentences and a 20-year prison sentence if convicted.