In a shocking series of events, bomb-making materials were uncovered in a burned-out Airbnb linked to the recent New Orleans terror attack on New Year’s Eve. This incident tragically unfolded just hours after a devastating attack involving a speeding truck that resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals in the bustling French Quarter tourist area. The alarming discovery has raised serious concerns about the potential for further threats and the overall safety of public gatherings, especially during festive celebrations.

A fire was reported early Wednesday morning at the same Airbnb property, merely hours after the horrific attack on Bourbon Street. Firefighters were quick to respond at approximately 5:30 AM, leading to an immediate evacuation of the area as a precaution. The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) was promptly called to the scene to assess the situation further. Bomb-sniffing dogs were deployed to search the property, highlighting the seriousness of the findings and the ongoing threat to public safety.

Fox 8 in New Orleans was the first news outlet to report the troubling discovery of bomb-making materials within the charred remains of the Airbnb, prompting widespread media coverage and public concern about the implications of such a violent act in a popular tourist destination.

The FBI initially speculated that there may have been additional perpetrators involved in the attack; however, they have since retracted that theory, stating they currently possess no evidence to support the involvement of others. Previously, investigators had suggested that three men and a woman might have been connected to the incident, leaving the community and authorities seeking clarity on the actual circumstances surrounding this terrifying event.

The area surrounding the house on Mandeville Street in the Marigny neighborhood, located roughly three miles from the Bourbon Street crime scene, was cordoned off as investigators meticulously gathered evidence. This investigation is crucial for understanding the events leading up to the attack and ensuring that justice is served for the victims and the community as a whole.

U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar was identified as the individual who drove a Ford pickup truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve festivities in the French Quarter. Tragically, Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police shortly after the truck attack, which occurred around 3:15 AM. While two police officers were shot during the incident, they fortunately survived their injuries, underscoring the intense chaos and danger present during the attack.

The FBI has classified the incident as an act of terrorism, citing the recovery of an ISIS flag and an improvised explosive device that were located in Jabbar’s truck post-incident. This classification has significant implications for the ongoing investigation and the broader conversation regarding terrorism and public safety in the United States.

Officials reported that three phones and two laptops belonging to Jabbar were recovered, which may provide crucial insights into his motives and connections. Additionally, at least two other improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered in coolers located at a Bourbon Street intersection and another site just two blocks away. Both devices were found to be “functional,” and surveillance footage indicated that Jabbar had placed them there prior to the attack, raising grave concerns about his intentions and planning.

Authorities have indicated that there is currently no definitive link between the tragic New Orleans attack and a separate incident involving a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on the same day, although the timing raises questions that officials are keen to explore. The investigation continues as the community seeks answers and assurances of safety in the wake of such violence.