Sugar Bowl official speaks out after deadly Bourbon Street attack leaves at least 10 dead hours before kickoff

Former D.C. homicide detective Ted Williams joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the investigation into the overnight attack on Bourbon Street that led to 10 deaths and dozens of hospitalizations.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame was overshadowed by tragedy early Wednesday morning when an unidentified driver intentionally plowed a car into a large crowd of people celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than two dozen others, according to New Orleans officials. 

The horrific attack, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terror, took place as thousands of college football fans headed to the historic city for Wednesday night’s matchup at the Caesars Superdome.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl logo at midfield during the CFP Semifinal Allstate Sugar Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley released a statement Wednesday sharing his condolences for the victims. He added that organizers are continuing to work with authorities ahead of kickoff. 

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"The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the terrible events from early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are in ongoing discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available."

Concerns about security ahead of the game have become a major concern. The Superdome, which is home to the New Orleans Saints, has a capacity of over 80,000. 

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