University of Georgia Student ID'd as Victim in New Orleans Attack

A University of Georgia student is the first known victim of an attack in New Orleans after a driver crashed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street, according to university president Jere W. Morehead.

The unidentified student was “critically injured” and is currently in the hospital. At least 15 people were killed and 35 were injured, according to police.

Tens of thousands of University of Georgia fans were in New Orleans to watch the school play Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, which has been postponed until Thursday because of the tragedy.

Morehead made the announcement about the student on the social media platform X. “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,” he wrote.

“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.” 

A university spokesman tells PEOPLE that more information will be released about the student’s condition when it is available.

All of the Georgia Bulldogs team members who were in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl have been accounted for, according to university officials.

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In a statement posted on X, the UGA Athletic Association wrote: “We are deeply saddened by the senseless violence that occurred in New Orleans. All team personnel and members of the official team travel party have been accounted for. Currently, we are in contact with local law enforcement as well as representatives from the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff and are continuing to gather more information. Our prayers are with all those who traveled here for the Sugar Bowl and entire New Orleans community.”

Police say that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, sped through a crowd of pedestrians in the city’s crowded French Quarter at 3:15 a.m. Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police.