As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier, a terror attack hit New Orleans this morning, with at least 12 people dead and at least 35 injured.
A law enforcement officer told NOLA.com that the suspect accused of plowing a massive truck through the crowd on Bourbon Street is 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar.
Moreover, he was carrying an ISIS flag in the truck.
In light of the shocking attack, officials have announced that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed.
The game, between Notre Dame and The University of Georgia, was originally set to take place tonight. It has now been postponed until Thursday, January 2.
NBC-affiliate WDSU was the first to confirm the reports of the postponement.
NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she wanted the community and visitors to “continue enjoying” New Orleans, despite the tragedy.
Officials with the Sugar Bowl issued the following statement about the attack:
“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,” Jeff Hundley, Chief Executive Officer.
Officials also announced that flags in the city will be flown at half-mast.
BREAKING
Due to tragic situation in New Orleans the 91st Sugar Bowl which is @CFBPlayoff between Georgia and Notre Dame will be moved from Wednesday to Thursday at 7:45pm— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) January 1, 2025
Breaking: The CFP quarterfinal between Notre Dame and Georgia will be postponed for 24 hours, Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley announced. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/oHcHQje3Zw
— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2025
Officials also report that security at the Superdome, where the game is held, has been increased.
