University of Georgia student ‘seriously injured’ in attack in New Orleans before Sugar Bowl game

A University of Georgia A student was critically injured in an apparent terrorist attack in New Orleans Wednesday morning that left at least 10 people dead and dozens injured, the school confirmed in a statement on social media.

The student, who has not been identified, was “seriously injured” when the driver plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street in a pickup truck just 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 Corduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The student was probably in the city ahead College football playoffs quarterfinal matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish that was set to take place at the Superdome on Wednesday night.

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“I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack in New Orleans last night, and I offer my deepest condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” President Jerry W. Morehead.

“At this time, we have learned that a student at the University of Georgia was seriously injured in the attack and is being treated. I spoke 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 those who were so quick to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical staff who cared for the victims.”

Police and EMS 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 after 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 Mother of God will be delayed for 24 hours in a decision that was made with “everyone’s best interest in public safety” in mind.

“There will be more details on that in the next few hours, but right now the plan is that we’re going to move forward and play the game (tomorrow),” he continued.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo 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, Indiana. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The suspect was identified by police as 42-year-old Shamsud-Deen Jabbar, who was pronounced dead at the scene after a shootout with local law enforcement. The FBI is working to determine the subject’s “potential connections and affiliations with terrorist organizations” after an ISIS flag was found in a truck. A weapon 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 that it did not believe Jabbar was “solely responsible” for the terrorist attack.

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