University of Notre Dame is asking fans to “join us in prayer” in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl after an apparent terrorist attack killed at least 10 people and injured more than 30 on Wednesday morning.
The statement, shared on social media, comes as thousands of college football fans travel to the city for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between the Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs.
“We are aware of the incident that occurred this morning in New Orleans and are working with law enforcement and others to determine the full scope and impact of this tragedy,” a statement posted on X said. was read.
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“We ask our fans to join us in prayer for those injured and lost in this senseless act of violence.”
The university urged New Orleans residents to avoid the surrounding area. He also encouraged everyone who is holding university at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
The FBI is investigating a suspected act of terrorism after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 10 people and injuring at least 35 others. Police say the suspect was killed during a shootout with law enforcement agencies.
Police are investigating a crime scene on Bourbon St. Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in New Orleans. A driver plowed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers and opened fire with a weapon in the early hours of the morning. (Kate Ramirez for Fox News Digital)
Sugar Bowl official speaks after deadly Bourbon Street attack kills at least 10 hours before kickoff
Security concerns have been raised before this tragedy. sugar bowl, which is scheduled to take place Wednesday night at the Caesars Superdome, just a mile from the venue.
“The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the horrific events this morning,” Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are in communication with authorities at the local, state and federal levels and will discuss further details as they become available.”
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish run on the field before their first round playoff game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Police Commissioner Ann Kirkpatrick indicated at a press conference Wednesday that the game would go on as expected.
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