University of Georgia student ‘seriously injured’ in New Orleans attack before Sugar Bowl game
A University of Georgia A student was seriously injured in a terrorist attack in New Orleans on Wednesday morning that killed at least 10 people and injured dozens, the school confirmed in a statement released on social media.
The student, who cannot be identified, was “severely injured” when the driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in a truck 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 the Washington Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The student was probably at home before school The College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which was supposed to be played at the Superdome on Wednesday night.
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“I am deeply saddened by the terrible attack that occurred in New Orleans overnight, and I offer my condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” President Jere W. Morehead said in a statement.
“At this point, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was seriously injured in the attack and is receiving treatment. I have spoken with the student’s family and shared my concern, support and best wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who rushed to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical staff caring for the injured.”
Police and EMS vehicles respond to a mass casualty incident reported on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. (WVUE)
Morehead vowed to support 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 it will be postponed for 24 hours in a decision made taking into account “the interest of all people in public safety”.
“There will be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now, that’s the plan we’re going to move forward with and play the game. [tomorrow,]” he continued.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo displayed in the warehouse during the CFP first round game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Dec. 20, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The suspect was identified by the police as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, who was pronounced dead at the scene after a shootout with law enforcement. The FBI is working to determine “possible links between the subject and terrorist organizations,” after an ISIS flag was found on a truck. Weapons and a possible IED were found inside the suspect’s car, and other possible IEDs were located in the French Quarter.
The FBI said Wednesday it does not believe Jabbar is “solely responsible” for the terrorist act.
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