Saints, Pelicans announce video production team member among those killed in New Orleans terror attack
As the New Orleans community continues to mourn those lost in the terrorist attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day, saints and the Pelicans announced that one of those killed was an employee of theirs.
“We remain heartbroken by the tragic events that took innocent lives in our city yesterday morning,” the Saints’ statement began. “Among those lost was Matthew Tenedorio, a valued member of the ASM New Orleans video production team. Matthew was young, talented and had a bright future, helping deliver quality content for both New Orleans Saints and Pelicans.
“Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Tenedorio family and all those affected by this senseless act of terrorism. Together, as a city, state and region, we will come back stronger from this tragedy.”
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The Emirates Cup logo during the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)
More than a dozen people were killed and many more injured when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck through a crowd on Historic Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Officials determined that it was a terrorist attack.
The attack prompted the postponement of the Sugar Bowl, the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame at the Caesars Superdome.
The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday night, but was moved to Thursday afternoon.
Authorities reopened Bourbon Street hours before Thursday’s game, which Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to attend.
“Security will be strong,” Landry said during an appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “We’re confident we’re going to get this game going. The Superdome is completely secure. Again, the FBI continues to pour resources into the state.”
Many reacted to the senseless act of violence, including Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman who spoke with his team about what happened.
The words “End Racism” and the New Orleans Saints logo in the end zone before the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
“The first part of that meeting was to mourn and pray for our country,” he said during an appearance on ESPN.
“It is in the most difficult moments that the culture of any program, of any nation, is revealed. I have every faith that we will rally around the city of New Orleans and support all the victims and families affected today.”
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey also posted on social media platform X.
“We remain stunned and saddened by the New Year’s tragedy in New Orleans,” Sankey wrote.
“We are also grateful for the work of so many people to adjust and adjust to make the football game possible for @GeorgiaFootball and @NDFootball today.”
A New Orleans Saints helmet during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. (Jeff Hanisch/Imagn Images)
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The winner of the Sugar Bowl will face No. 6 Penn State, which beat No. 3 Boise State on New Year’s Eve.
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