Saints, Pelicans ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans New Year’s terror attack

Saints, Pelicans ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans New Year’s terror attack

The Saints and Pelicans are “deeply saddened” by the New Orleans New Year’s attack that took place Wednesday morning, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.

The pro sports franchises issued a joint statement Wednesday afternoon after a driver in a pickup truck ran people over on Bourbon Street at around 3:15 a.m., killing 10 and injuring 35.

The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, was killed during a shootout with police during which two cops were injured.

Ten people were killed and 35 injured after a driver in a pickup truck ran over revelers on New Year’s Day at around 3:15 a.m.
Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, is the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack. Obtained by the NY Post

“The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred on Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day,” the teams, both owned by Gayle Benson, said.

“Our hearts go out to all victims and their families during this difficult time and express our deepest graтιтude to the first responders who acted swiftly and bravely on the scene.

“New Orleans is a city built on resilience, and this heartbreaking event reminds us of the importance of coming together to support one another, to honor those affected, and to work toward healing as a community. In times of tragedy, the New Orleans community has always shown extraordinary courage and compᴀssion, and we are certain that this time will be no different.”

Emergency services attend the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Jan. 1, 2025. AP

The Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, one of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, has been postponed 24 hours as a result of the terror attack.

The Saints (5-11) played their home finale this past Sunday, a loss to the Raiders, and finish their season on Jan. 5 on the road against the Buccaneers.

The Saints and Pelicans are both owned by Gayle Benson. Getty Images

The Pelicans (5-28), who have been riddled with injuries and are at the bottom of the NBA standings, just finished a winless five-game home stand and play in Miami on Wednesday night.

They’re scheduled to play at home against the Wizards on Friday.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr wrote on X earlier Wednesday that he was “praying for New Orleans.”

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