🚨 #BREAKING UPDATE: Police are now calling the Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas an “ACTIVE CRIME SCENE.”
Multiple injuries are being reported as well.
Is someone trying to send a message? pic.twitter.com/Ty0RICpBv0— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 1, 2025
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Jabbar served in Afghanistan 15 years before ISIS-inspired attack
By Caitlin Doornbos
New Orleans terror perpetrator Shamsud-Din Jabbar served in Afghanistan in the Army 15 years before he carried out his apparently ISIS-inspired attack on Wednesday, according to his service record.
Jabbar served as an IT specialist in the Army when he deployed to the war in Afghanistan from February 2009 until January 2010, the service branch said in a summary of military experience.
In total, he spent 10 years in the military — serving in active duty from March 2007 until January 2015, and as a reservist from January 2015 until July 2020.
He left the service at the rank of staff sergeant, according to the Army.
I stayed at Trump International three weeks ago when I played bridge in Las Vegas. It’s a beautiful hotel and there are cameras everywhere and excellent floor access security. I didn’t notice that particular camera but it seems to be positioned to capture entries, egresses and the front desk waiting area. As far as I know, those doors are the only entrance into/exit from the hotel, aside from any emergency doors. I’m relieved the bomber didn’t get his plan together three weeks ago.