According to experts, the chances of a terrorist attack occurring during the Super Bowl in New Orleans are considered low, despite rising security worries following a recent attack on New Year’s Day in the city. This was highlighted by a first responder from 9/11 in a conversation with The U.S. Sun.

Excitement is mounting as tens of thousands of passionate sports fans are set to fill the 83,000-seat Caesars Superdome for the glamorous event happening on February 9.

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This highly anticipated game is set to occur just weeks after Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his Ford F-150 into a crowd celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street.

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

While plans for security measures were already underway for the major football event, these recent incidents have intensified safety worries.

Bryan Stern, a responder from 9/11 and a seasoned combat veteran, stated that there’s likely a significant level of concern among various security entities regarding safety protocols.

“If I were part of Homeland Security, the FBI, or involved in private security, I would certainly be on alert,” he commented.

“The Super Bowl presents a prime target.”

He elaborated that several security challenges are currently facing the U.S. leading up to the event.

Stern had previously voiced criticism regarding U.S. foreign policy contributing to domestic issues and noted a shifting perspective towards law enforcement practices.

Additionally, he pointed to an increase in strange drone sightings throughout the Northeastern U.S., raising security alarms.

“That’s an alarming sign, but have no doubt, all elite units will be present at the Super Bowl,” he assured.

New Orleans attacker documented equipping a truck with arms and an ISIS flag just hours before tragically claiming 14 lives

Although the Super Bowl remains an attractive target due to its enormous potential audience, Stern went on to mention factors that might dissuade attacks.

“If I were an assailant, I wouldn’t choose to strike the Super Bowl because it’s critical to achieve success,” he added.

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

Who is Shamsud Din Jabbar?

THE individual identified as having driven into a group of New Year’s Eve revelers in New Orleans is 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar.

Officials suspect he was responsible for 14 fatalities in what is categorized as a terrorist act before being fatally shot by police.

Emerging information about the U.S. Army veteran, originally from Texas, is under scrutiny.

Jabbar had a history of criminal activity, having been arrested in Katy, Texas, in 2002 for misdemeanor theft.

In 2005, he faced another arrest for driving without a valid license.

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

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

He claimed to be from Beaumont, Texas, but was living in Houston at the time of the recording.

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

He continued in the Army Reserve as an IT specialist from 2015 to 2020, according to Army reports.

Jabbar was a father to two daughters and had two former wives.

While details concerning his second divorce remain unclear, court documents indicate a restraining order was issued against him in 2020.

The New York Times reported that court documents from a divorce process in August 2022 showed he was employed at Deloitte, earning an approximate annual salary of $120,000.

Authorities discovered an ISIS flag attached to the truck he utilized during the assault, confirmed by the FBI.

It has been noted that Jabbar converted to Islam less than a year before the attack, with claims from his ex-wife’s new spouse indicating his behavior had become “erratic,” according to the New York Times.

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

“This significantly contributes to the rare incidents of attacks during the event.”

“Gaining entry to the Super Bowl comes at a high cost, and it’s quite challenging to smuggle prohibited items inside.”

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

“There’s a widespread misconception that a bad person cannot be American,” he cautioned.

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

“The pathway to becoming a terrorist remains fundamentally similar, whether one comes from Texas or Kazakhstan.”

Nonetheless, NFL officials are actively working to reassure fans about the extensive security measures set in place for the Super Bowl.

“The NFL, in cooperation with the local host committee, has been working alongside local, state, and federal agencies for the past two years to develop thorough security plans,” they stated.

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

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

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In light of the heightened security measures, additional personnel from the Louisiana National Guard and law enforcement officials across the state have been mobilized.

The NFL is expressing assurance regarding the event’s safety.

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

Preparations for the Sugar Bowl included having snipers positioned on rooftops surrounding the Superdome.

The FBI, along with bomb-sniffing dogs, has been deployed to ensure the safety of the football game.

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stated that security levels will be elevated to what is projected during the Super Bowl.

TRAGEDY UNFOLDS

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

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

Simultaneously, the FBI’s investigation following the attack is ongoing.

Surveillance footage captured Jabbar loading his vehicle with explosives prior to the assault.

The truck was parked near his rental Airbnb, situated close to 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 occurred around 3:15 a.m. local time, with investigators later discovering pro-ISIS material on Jabbar’s social media accounts.

Authorities found out that Jabbar underwent radicalization following his military service.

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

Initially, investigators considered the possibility of multiple suspects, but evidence now suggests that Jabbar acted alone.

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