Bomb making materials found in attacker's home
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced that bomb making materials were found inside the home of 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, according to a release. In the release, officials said they are working diligently to further the investigation and evaluate evidence, interview victims, and analyze tips related to the attack on Bourbon Street. Officials said that two days into the investigation, the FBI has received almost 1,000 tips, and leads have been sent to FBI Field Offices across the country for investigation. FBI officials stated that as of Thursday, January 2, all evidence recovery along Bourbon Street and a short-term rental home on Mandevill Street in New Orleans, that was used by Jabbar, has been completed. While at the Mandeville Street location, FBI officials said bomb making materials, which were rendered safe, and other items were found and collected for further processing.