JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The University of Georgia released a statement Wednesday afternoon after learning that one of its students was critically injured in the vehicle attack that took place in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which killed at least 10 people.
Statement from President Jere W. Morehead:
— UGA (@universityofga) January 1, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack in New Orleans overnight, and I extend my sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
At this point, we have learned that a…
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The statement from the university’s president, Jere W. Morehead, said the following:
I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack in New Orleans overnight, and I extend my sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead
At this point, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was critically injured in the attack and is receiving medical treatment. I have spoken to the student’s family and shared my concern, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who moved so quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical personnel who are caring for the injured.
As we continue to hold the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers, the University will do everything in its power to support those in our community who have been impacted by this unspeakable event.
Early Wednesday morning, a driver behind the wheel of a pickup truck rammed into a crowd of New Orleans revelers on Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
According to the Associated Press, law enforcement has identified the driver who killed 10 people and injured dozens in New Orleans as a 42-year-old man named Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar.
He was killed in a firefight with police following the attack around 3:15 a.m., the FBI said.
Investigators are now working to gather additional information about Jabbar’s background and investigating an Islamic State flag that was with the vehicle, the FBI said.