The Sugar Bowl will happen as scheduled Wednesday night time amid heightened safety following the lethal truck assault in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick confirmed that there will likely be elevated police consciousness on the Superdome for the Faculty Soccer Playoff sport between Georgia and Notre Dame.
Early Wednesday morning, a driver “hell-bent on creating the carnage and harm that he did” drove his pickup at excessive speeds by way of the crowds on Bourbon Road, killing 10 individuals and injuring at the very least 35, Kirkpatrick stated.
“It was very intentional conduct,” Kirkpatrick stated. “This man was making an attempt to run over as many individuals as he might.”
Explosive units have been discovered on the scene, based on a number of experiences, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell referred to as the incident a “terrorist assault.” The FBI stated it was investigating it as an act of terror.
Authorities stated the male suspect exited his truck with an assault rifle and opened fireplace on law enforcement officials earlier than he was killed by return fireplace. At the least two officers have been shot and wounded, officers stated. The suspect has not but been recognized.
Wednesday night time’s CFP quarterfinal between the No. 2 seed Bulldogs (11-2) and No. 7 Preventing Irish (12-1) is ready to kick off at 8:45 p.m. ET.
–Area Stage Media
