TO University of Georgia A student was seriously injured in an apparent terrorist attack in New Orleans on Wednesday morning that killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more, the school confirmed in a statement on social media.
The student, who has not been identified, was “seriously injured” when a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in a van shortly after 3 a.m. local time on New Year’s Day.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo at midfield during the CFP Allstate Sugar Bowl semifinal game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies on January 1, 2024, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The student was probably in town before the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinal matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which was scheduled to be played in the Superdome on Wednesday night.
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“I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack that occurred overnight in New Orleans and extend my deepest condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” President Jere W. Morehead said in his statement.
Police and EMS vehicles 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 game between Georgia and Notre Dame would be postponed for 24 hours in a decision that was made with “the best interests of everyone in public safety” in mind.
“There will be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now, that’s the plan: We’re going to go ahead and play the game.” [tomorrow,]”he continued.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo on display on the end zone pylon during the CFP first round game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 20, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend , Ind. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The suspect has been identified by police as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, who was pronounced dead at the scene after exchanging gunfire with local police. The FBI is working to determine “the subject’s possible associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations” after an ISIS flag was found on the truck. Weapons and a possible improvised explosive device were located inside the suspect’s vehicle, and other possible improvised explosive devices were also located in the French Quarter.
The FBI said Wednesday that it does not believe Jabbar was “solely responsible” for the act of terrorism.
