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The FBI in New Orleans says the attack on Bourbon Street was "an act of terrorism" but the City of New Orleans is not under an active threat.
At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured when a truck plowed through a crowd in the early hours of the New Year.
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia added the suspect pledged his support for ISIS on social media just hours before the attack and in a reversal, the bureau now believes he acted alone.
"He originally planned to harm his family and friends, but was concerned the news headlines would not focus on the quote, war between the believers and the dis-believers" Raia told reporters Thursday morning.
Raia said investigators recovered an ISIS flag and IED devices inside the suspect's pickup truck.
The deceased suspect is identified as Shamshud-Din Jabbar, a U.S.-born citizen and Army veteran. The FBI is asking the public for any help in identifying Jabbar and getting more info on his background by going to a digital tip line set up for the attack or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Bourbon Street would reopen before kickoff of the Sugar Bowl at 3 p.m.
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