a University of Georgia A student was seriously injured in an apparent terrorist attack that killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more in New Orleans Wednesday morning, the school confirmed in a social media statement.
The student, who has not been identified, suffered “serious injuries” when the driver drove his pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street just after 3 a.m. local time on New Year's Day.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo at midfield during the CFP semifinal Allstate Sugar Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and Washington Huskies at Caesars Superdome on January 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. . (John Corduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The student was likely in the city before that college football playoffs The quarterfinal matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish was scheduled for Wednesday night at the Superdome.
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President Jere W. Morehead said in a statement: “I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack in New Orleans overnight, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy. I offer my sincere condolences.”
“At this time, I have learned that a University of Georgia student was seriously injured in an attack and is receiving treatment. I have spoken with the student's family, and on behalf of the entire UGA community, I would like to express my concern, support, and well wishes. We would like to thank all the first responders who acted quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as the medical personnel treating the injured. I would like to express it. ”
Police and ambulance respond to a reported mass casualty incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on January 1, 2025. (WVUE)
Morehead pledged his support to the New Orleans community following what he called an “unspeakable event.”
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Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley announced Wednesday afternoon that the Georgia-Georgia game will be played. notre dame cathedral The postponement will be for 24 hours, a decision made with “everyone's best interest in public safety” in mind.
“We'll have more details on that in the next few hours, but for now, that's our plan to move forward and play the game.” [tomorrow,]” he continued.
Notre Dame displayed on end zone pylon during CFP first round game between Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. Fighting Irish logo. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, who was pronounced dead at the scene after an exchange of gunfire with local police. After an ISIS flag was found in the truck, the FBI is working to determine “the subject's potential connections or ties to the terrorist organization.” There were weapons and possible IEDs in the suspect's vehicle, and other possible IEDs were located in the French Quarter.
The FBI said Wednesday that it does not believe Mr. Jabbar was “solely responsible” for the terrorist act.
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