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Notre Dame calls on fans to 'join us in prayer’ following apparent terror attack ahead of Sugar Bowl

1 January 2025 at 09:06

The University ofΒ Notre Dame is asking fans in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl to "join us in prayer" after an apparent terror attack killed at least 10 people and injured more than 30 others early Wednesday morning.Β 

The statement shared on social media comes as thousands of college football fans have traveled to the city for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between the Fighting Irish and theΒ Georgia Bulldogs.

"We are aware of the incident this morning in New Orleans and are working with law enforcement and others to determine the full scope and impact of the tragedy," the statement posted on X read.Β 

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"We ask our fans to join us in prayer for those injured and lost in this senseless act of violence."Β 

The university urged those in New Orleans to avoid the surrounding area. It also encouraged anyone interested to attend a mass the university is holding at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.Β 

The FBI is investigating a suspected act of terror 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 while exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.Β 

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The tragedy has raised security concerns ahead of theΒ Sugar Bowl, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday night at the Caesars Superdome, which sits just a mile away from the crime scene.Β 

"The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the terrible events from 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 discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available."

New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick indicated at a press conference on Wednesday that the game will continue as expected.Β 

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Sugar Bowl official speaks out after deadly Bourbon Street attack leaves at least 10 dead hours before kickoff

1 January 2025 at 07:42

TheΒ College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame was overshadowed by tragedy early Wednesday morning when an unidentified driver intentionally plowed a car into a large crowd of people celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than two dozen others, according to New Orleans officials.Β 

The horrific attack, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terror, took place as thousands of college football fans headed to the historic city for Wednesday night’s matchup at theΒ Caesars Superdome.

Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley released a statement Wednesday sharing his condolences for the victims. He added that organizers are continuing to work with authorities ahead of kickoff.Β 

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"The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the terrible events from early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are in ongoing discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available."

Concerns about security ahead of the game have become a major concern. The Superdome, which is home to theΒ New Orleans Saints, has a capacity of over 80,000.Β 

During a press conference on Wednesday morning, Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick seemed to indicate that the game would go on as scheduled.

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"I will say that we want our community and our visitors to continue enjoying – there's so much to enjoy about New Orleans. And we are going to make sure that our routes and the Superdome are safe today for the game."Β 

The New Orleans Police Department said in their latest statement that the driver killed at least 10 people and injured 35 others after intentionally plowing through a crowd of people in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.Β 

The suspect, who has not been identified, exchanged gunfire with law enforcement, striking two officers before being fatally struck.

The FBI said improvised explosive devices were found and that investigators are working to confirm whether the devices are viable.Β 

Wednesday's game is scheduled to kickoff at 8:45 p.m. ET.Β 

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