The FBI is “backtracking” to determine how the attacker who killed three people and injured several others in New Orleans was radicalized, according to a law enforcement official.
The official said that the investigation is focusing on the attacker’s online activities and social media presence, as well as his interactions with others who may have influenced his beliefs.
The official added that the FBI is also reviewing the attacker’s travel history and any potential connections he may have had to extremist groups or individuals.
The investigation is ongoing, and the FBI is working closely with local law enforcement and other agencies to determine the motivations behind the attack.
The official emphasized that the FBI is taking a “backtracking” approach to the investigation, meaning that they are starting from the end result and working their way backward to understand how the attacker was radicalized.
This approach is designed to help the FBI understand the attacker’s thought process and motivations, and to identify any potential warning signs that may have been missed.
The official said that the FBI is also working to identify any potential accomplices or co-conspirators who may have been involved in the attack.
The investigation is ongoing, and the FBI is expected to provide more information as it becomes available.