Study links military service to extremist views, citing New Orleans veteran who killed 15 in truck attack.

A study by START links military service to extremist views, citing Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the New Orleans attacker and Army veteran, who served in Afghanistan. The study found military service is the top predictor for mass casualty offenders. On New Year's Day, Jabbar drove into a crowd, killing 15 and injuring many. He posted ISIS-inspired videos before the attack, and an ISIS flag was found in his truck. The FBI is investigating if he acted alone.

January 01, 2025
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