Tragedy Strikes New Orleans as Georgia Fans Wake to Horror After Sugar Bowl Celebrations

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NEW ORLEANS — In the early hours of January 1, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in New Orleans as a driver crashed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street and opened fire on responding officers, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism, with one University of Georgia student reported critically injured. The Sugar Bowl, originally scheduled for that day, has been postponed to Thursday as the city grapples with the aftermath of the violence.