University of Georgia student ‘seriously injured’ in New Orleans attack ahead of Sugar Bowl game
AND University of Georgia student was seriously injured in the alleged 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 “critically injured” when the driver of the pickup plowed through the crowd on Bourbon Street just after 3 a.m. local time on New Year’s Day.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo at center during the CFP Semifinal Allstate Sugar Bowl 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 the city ahead College football playoffs quarterfinal game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which was scheduled to be played at the Superdome on Wednesday night.
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“I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack that occurred overnight in New Orleans and offer my sincere condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” President Jere W. Morehead said in a statement.
“At this time, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was critically injured in the attack and is receiving medical attention. I have spoken with the student’s family and shared my concern, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. I would like to express my gratitude to all first responders who have moved so quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as the medical staff caring for the injured.”
Police and emergency vehicles respond to a mass casualty incident reported on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on January 1, 2025. (WVUE)
Morehead pledged support to the New Orleans community after what he called an “unspeakable event.”
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Allstate Sugar Bowl Executive Director Jeff Hundley announced Wednesday afternoon that the game between Georgia and Notre Dame be delayed for 24 hours in a decision that was made with “everyone’s best interests in public safety” in mind.
“There will be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now it’s the plan to go ahead and play the game [tomorrow,]” he continued.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo on display on the end zone post 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, Indiana. (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 exchanging fire with local law enforcement. The FBI is working to determine the subject’s “potential affiliation and association with terrorist organizations,” after an ISIS flag was found in the truck. Weapons and a potential IED were located in the suspect’s vehicle, and other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter.
The FBI said Wednesday it did not believe Jabbar was “solely responsible” for the terrorist act.
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