A driver plowed a pickup truck into the crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and killed at least 15 people while injuring as many as 30 others.
We are now finding out that a University of Georgia student was among those injured in the famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day.
University of Georgia President Jere Morehead made the announcement.
“At this point, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was critically injured in the attack and is receiving medical treatment,” UGA President Jere Morehead said Wednesday afternoon on X.
University of Georgia President Jere Morehead announced a UGA student was among those injured in this morning's attack in New Orleans.
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The name of the student who was critically injured was not initially released.
CNN reported that the injured Georgia Bulldogs student is 19-year-old Elle Eisele.
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The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, was killed by police after he jumped out of his truck and began firing on officers.
The FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism. An Islamic State group flag was found in the vehicle.
The Sugar Bowl In New Orleans Postponed After Truck Attack
The FBI identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar as the deceased man who drove his truck purposely on Bourbon Street to kill 15 people and injure 30 others.
Police killed Jabbar after he exited the vehicle and opened fire on officers.
The incident occurred hours before the start of the Sugar Bowl, which featured the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The game that was set to be played on Wednesday was postponed until Thursday.
