Fact Check: New Orleans terror attack suspect is Indian American? No, viral claim is false
An image of the dead terror suspect in the attack in New Orleans has gone viral with the claim that he is an Indian American who shouted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ before being gunned down.By Sibahathulla Sakib Published on 2 Jan 2025 9:59 PM IST
Claim Review:The image shows an Indian American man who was shot dead after he drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, USA on New Year. He shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' before exploding the car.
Claimed By:Social Media Users
Claim Reviewed By:NewsMeter
Claim Source:X Users
Claim Fact Check:False
Fact:The claim is false. The suspect has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US citizen and Army veteran. ISIS paraphernalia was found on him and his family has said that he ‘converted to Islam at a young age’.
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