9/11 Responder Evaluates Minimal Risk of Terrorist Attack at Super Bowl Amid Concerns in New Orleans

According to experts, the probability of a terrorist attack during the Super Bowl in New Orleans is low, despite rising security fears following the New Year’s Day incident in the city, based on comments from a 9/11 first responder in an interview with The U.S. Sun.

Excitement is mounting as thousands of passionate sports fans are anticipated to converge at the 83,000-seat Caesars Superdome for the much-anticipated game on February 9.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar left New Orleans in shock after driving into a crowd during New Year's celebrations

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Shamsud-Din Jabbar left New Orleans in shock after driving into a crowd during New Year’s celebrationsCredit: Reuters
Football fans gathering for this year's Super Bowl at Caesar's Superdome

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Football fans gathering for this year’s Super Bowl at Caesar’s SuperdomeCredit: Getty
A 9/11 responder shares insights on the event as a high-risk target

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A 9/11 responder shares insights on the event as a high-risk targetCredit: AP

The eagerly awaited match is scheduled just weeks after Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a Ford F-150 into a gathering of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street.

Shortly after that incident in Louisiana, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Although security plans were already in place for this prestigious football event, these recent events have intensified safety concerns.

Bryan Stern, a responder during 9/11 and seasoned combat veteran, stated that there is likely considerable concern among various security agencies regarding protective measures.

“If I were involved with Homeland Security, the FBI, or in private security, I’d surely feel more anxious,” he expressed.

“The Super Bowl presents an excellent target.”

He elaborated that numerous security challenges currently face the U.S. as the event approaches.

Stern had previously criticized U.S. foreign policy for contributing to domestic issues and noted a change in perspectives regarding law enforcement practices.

He highlighted a noticeable increase in strange drone sightings in the Northeastern U.S., raising security alarms.

“That’s not a positive indication, but rest assured, all top-tier units will be deployed for the Super Bowl,” he offered with reassurance.

The New Orleans attacker recorded himself preparing a truck with weaponry and an ISIS flag just hours before tragically taking 14 lives

While the Super Bowl is an attractive target due to its massive audience, Stern mentioned several factors that may dissuade potential attackers.

“If I were a criminal, I wouldn’t choose to attack the Super Bowl, as success would be paramount,” he noted.

“Failure in the eyes of the attackers would be catastrophic.”

Who was Shamsud Din Jabbar?

THE individual identified as the driver who rammed into a crowd of New Year’s Eve revelers in New Orleans is 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar.

Authorities suspect he killed 14 individuals in what has been classified as a terrorist act before being fatally shot by the police.

Further details are emerging about the U.S. Army veteran, originally from Texas.

Jabbar had a previous criminal background, having been arrested in Katy, Texas, in 2002 for misdemeanor theft.

He was arrested again in 2005 for driving without a valid license.

Documents reviewed by The U.S. Sun indicate that Jabbar held a real estate license from 2019 until it lapsed in February 2021.

In a YouTube video posted on May 12, 2020, Jabbar introduced himself as a Team Lead for the Midas Group and Property Manager at Blue Meadow Properties.

He stated he was from Beaumont, Texas, but was living in Houston at the time of the video.

Throughout his ten years of military service in the Army, Jabbar worked as a human resources specialist and IT specialist from 2007 to 2015, including a deployment in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010.

He continued his work in the Army Reserve as an IT specialist from 2015 to 2020, as reported by the Army.

Jabbar was a father to two daughters and had two ex-wives.

While details regarding his second divorce remain unclear, court records show a restraining order was granted against him in 2020.

The New York Times reported that court records from a divorce proceeding in August 2022 indicated he was employed at Deloitte, earning approximately $120,000 annually.

Authorities uncovered an ISIS flag attached to the truck he used during the attack, as confirmed by the FBI.

Reports suggest that Jabbar converted to Islam less than a year ago, with statements from his ex-wife’s new spouse describing him as behaving “erratically,” according to the New York Times.

“One major obstacle for potential attackers at the Super Bowl is the high ticket prices,” he remarked.

“This significantly contributes to the rarity of attacks on the event.”

“Gaining access to the Super Bowl is expensive, and smuggling prohibited items inside is incredibly challenging.”

Stern has previously mentioned that the U.S. has become sidetracked in addressing terrorism.

“There’s a common misconception that a bad actor can’t be an American,” he cautioned.

“In our current digital era, radicalization can happen with just a smartphone.

“The path to becoming a terrorist remains fundamentally the same, regardless of whether you come from Texas or Kazakhstan.”

Despite this, NFL officials are taking steps to reassure fans about the extensive security measures set for the Super Bowl.

“The NFL, in conjunction with the local host committee, has been working closely with local, state, and federal agencies for the past two years to develop comprehensive security strategies,” they stated.

The Sugar Bowl game featuring Georgia and Notre Dame showcased a significant security presence at the Superdome.

Even though the game was postponed by a day, it went ahead as scheduled on Thursday.

FBI agents on duty near the Superdome the day following the attack

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FBI agents on duty near the Superdome the day following the attackCredit: Getty
Fans passing through security checkpoints leading up to the Sugar Bowl matchup

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Fans passing through security checkpoints preceding the Sugar Bowl matchupCredit: AP
Armed police officers on protective duty

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Armed police officers on protective dutyCredit: Reuters
Bomb-sniffing dogs inspecting bags

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Bomb-sniffing dogs inspecting bagsCredit: AP
FBI agents investigating Bourbon Street after the incident

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FBI agents investigating Bourbon Street post-incidentCredit: Reuters
Bryan Stern details how individuals can be radicalized, irrespective of their backgrounds

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Bryan Stern discusses the process by which individuals can be radicalized, regardless of their backgroundsCredit: The U.S. Sun

As part of the increased security measures, additional personnel from the Louisiana National Guard and law enforcement from across the state have been deployed.

The NFL has expressed confidence in the event’s safety.

A state of emergency has been declared in Louisiana following the attack, granting Governor Jeff Landry the ability to allocate all available security resources.

In preparation for the Sugar Bowl, snipers were positioned on the rooftops surrounding the Superdome.

The FBI, alongside bomb-sniffing dogs, has been deployed to ensure the safety of the football event.

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick affirmed that security will be boosted to meet expectations for the Super Bowl.

TRAGEDY UNFOLDS

New Orleans is preparing to host the Super Bowl for the 11th time.

The last occasion the city held this prestigious event was in 2013.

Meanwhile, the FBI continues its investigation following the attack.

Surveillance footage has captured Jabbar loading his truck with explosives before the assault.

The vehicle was parked close to his rental Airbnb, a short distance from Bourbon Street.

Jabbar rented the truck on December 30 using the Turo app.

He traveled over 300 miles from Houston to New Orleans the next day.

The attack transpired around 3:15 a.m. local time, with investigators later discovering pro-ISIS materials on Jabbar’s social media profiles.

Authorities have learned that Jabbar was radicalized following his military service.

After the tragic incident, Jabbar was shot dead by the police, who recovered explosives and an ISIS flag from his vehicle.

Initially, investigators considered the possibility of multiple suspects, but this theory has since evolved; evidence now indicates that Jabbar acted alone.

The truck driven by Jabbar featured an ISIS flag

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The truck driven by Jabbar featured an ISIS flagCredit: X
Surveillance footage of Jabbar before the incident

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Surveillance footage of Jabbar prior to the attackCredit: Reuters
Bourbon Street following the tragic event

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Bourbon Street after the tragic eventCredit: X

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