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Terror in New Orleans: Police hunt for clues about how ISIS-inspired suspect could plow into crowd killing 10 (www.independent.co.uk)

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At least 35 injured as a driver – identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen – plowed his truck into a crowd celebrating New Year before firing a weapon. The FBI is now investigating the mass casualty event as an act of terrorism.

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[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Oh so that's why they changed their tune on the "terrorism" angle, because they've got a convenient Muslim patsy since the War on Terror never really ended in the USA.

It was odd to have the initial report say it wasn't terrorism, and then later change it to terrorism. I just assumed it was miscommunication, but this is just pathetic.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The initial reporters wouldn't have much information to go on. It's not at all odd to keep a somewhat reserved opinion until further evidence is revealed.

I'd say finding an ISIS flag in the truck is a reasonable way to elevate suspicion to potential terrorism. Especially with other similar events occurring within a few hours of each other.

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 5 points 7 months ago

any intentional act meant to kill as many civilians as possible is terrorism in my book. i recognize there’s no universally accepted definition, but this more strict “wait to see” strategy i have seen more often just function to let conservative white male terrorists get off the hook with the label “shooter” despite their obvious political motives.