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The assailant has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsu Den Jabar, an American citizen originally from Beaumont, Texas. Disturbingly, Jabar was found to have connections to extremist ideologies, with reports indicating that an ISIS flag was discovered in the truck he used during the attack.
Local authorities stated that the FBI is currently treating this incident as an act of terrorism, raising concerns about possible accomplices. Initial investigations suggested that he may not have acted alone, prompting further inquiries into his background and connections. Jabar, a U.S. Army veteran, had reportedly been living in northwest Houston and had previous encounters with law enforcement over minor charges.