The suspect in the New Orleans attack, had financial troubles in recent years, according to public records obtained by NBC News. 

According to the records, Shamsud-Din Jabbar wrote to his then-wife’s lawyers in January 2022 asking about speeding up a divorce process due to his financial situation.

In an e-mail he wrote: “Time is of the essence. I can not afford the house payment. It is past due in excess of $27,000 and in danger of foreclosure if we delay settling the divorce.”

In that e-mail he said that the business formed before his marriage, Blue Meadow Properties LLC, had a loss of $28,019 in 2021, making it worth around -$140,000.

He also said he had incurred $16,000 in credit card debt primarily due to lawyer’s fees, establishing a second residence, and his then-wife’s purchases over the three months, according to the records.

Jabbar represented himself in the divorce case and in August 2022 filed his financial information statement and monthly expenses with the court.

It said he made nearly $60 an hour at Deloitte and worked 40 hours a week, with a net income of about $7,900 a month after deductions.

He also incurred about -$400 a month from his business, making his monthly take home amount about $7,500. He also included debt owed to credit card companies and debtors amounting to nearly $42,000.

Separately, Jabber had $2,012 across five bank and cash app accounts and an outstanding mortgage balance of $199,984 as of June 2022.

If you’re just checking in, here is a recap of the key events that occurred yesterday.

• The FBI said its agents believed suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar was a lone wolf attacker – having investigated whether he had worked with accomplices;
• They also said they had recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found in coolers at the scene, and that Jabbar, a former US serviceman, had posted pro-ISIS videos prior to the attack;
• The FBI said there were “no definitive links” between the attack in New Orleans and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas;
• However, police in Las Vegas said they were still not “ruling out” a possible link at this stage. They also said they believed the body found in the vehicle to be that of a current US serviceman;
• Meanwhile, the brother of one of the victims of the New Orleans attack spoke to Sky News about his loss, describing it as the “hardest day of my life”;
• The Sugar Bowl, which was postponed in the wake of the attack, went ahead after a moment of silence.

Two more victims named in terror attack

Two more victims from the New Orleans terror attack have been named overnight.

Billy DiMaio, 25, was in Louisiana to celebrate the new year and be with friends, his parents, Bill and Tracie DiMaio, when he was killed.

“He was a good, humble kid,” his father told The New Orleans Advocate newspaper.

Billy’s mother Tracie said her was son “was a pure, gentle-hearted soul”.

Billy’s college Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia said in a statement that he was a 2022 graduate.

“Billy was a leader within our community who shined not only as a star student in the classroom, but also as a top athlete, serving as a Captain on our 2022 championship Lacrosse team,” the statement said.

Terrence Kennedy, 63, was also among the people killed in Wednesday’s attack, his sister and family confirmed to NBC News.

Known as Terry, he was born and raised in New Orleans and was remembered for his kindness and his big heart, his family said.

His sister Jacqueline Kennedy said in a video on Facebook: “I’m sorry to have to tell you all that he didn’t make it.”