A University of Georgia student was seriously injured Wednesday morning in an apparent terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people and injured dozens of others, the school confirmed in a statement on social media.
The student, who has not yet been identified, was “seriously injured” when a driver plowed through a crowd in a pick-up truck on Bourbon Street just after 3am local time on New Year’s Day.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo at center field during the CFP semifinal Allstate Sugar Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies on January 1, 2024 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The student was probably in town before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which was scheduled to be played Wednesday night in the Superdome.
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“I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack in New Orleans last night, and I extend my sincere condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” President Jere W. Morehead said in his statement.
“At this time, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was seriously injured in the attack and is receiving medical treatment. I spoke with the student’s family and shared my concerns, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. “I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who acted so quickly to help the victims of this senseless act of violence, and to the medical staff caring for the injured.”
Police and ambulance vehicles respond to a mass casualty incident reported on January 1, 2025 on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. (WVUE)
Morehead pledged his support to the New Orleans community after what he called an “unspeakable event.”
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Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley announced Wednesday afternoon that the game between Georgia and Our Lady would be postponed for 24 hours in a decision made with everyone’s “best interest in public safety” in mind.
“There will be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now that’s the plan that we’ll go ahead and play the game (tomorrow),” he continued.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo seen on the end zone pylon during the CFP first round game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 20, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The suspect has been identified by police as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who was pronounced dead at the scene after exchanging gunfire with local police. The FBI is working to determine “the subject’s potential associations and ties with terrorist organizations” after an ISIS flag was found in the truck. Weapons and a possible IED were located in the suspect’s vehicle, and other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter.
The FBI said Wednesday that it does not believe Jabbar is “singlely responsible” for the terrorist act.
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