The University of Notre Dame is asking New Orleans fans to “join us in prayer” ahead of the Sugar Bowl following an apparent terrorist attack that left at least 10 people dead and more than 30 injured early Wednesday morning.
The statement, shared on social media, comes as thousands of college football fans are in the city for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between the Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs. It was done.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo is seen during the CFP first round game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana on December 20, 2024. It is displayed on a pylon in the end zone. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“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 extent and impact of the tragedy,” a statement published in X said.
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“We ask our fans to join us in praying 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 those interested to attend a mass the university will host at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
The FBI is investigating a possible act of terrorism after a driver plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 10 people and injuring at least 35 others. Police said the suspect was killed during a gunfight with law enforcement.
Police investigate a crime scene on Bourbon Street. On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, a driver plowed into a crowd celebrating the New Year in New Orleans and began firing shots early in the morning. (Kat Ramirez, Fox News Digital)
Sugar Bowl official speaks out at least 10 hours before kickoff after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
The tragedy has raised safety concerns ahead of Wednesday night's Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome, just a mile from the scene of the incident.
“The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the horrific events that occurred early 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 ongoing consultation with authorities at the local, state, and federal levels and will update you as we learn more.”
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish run onto 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 Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said at a press conference Wednesday that the game will continue as scheduled.
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