It has been a solemn 36 hours within the metropolis of New Orleans.
A metropolis that’s recognized for it is traditional vibrant, loud and welcoming ambiance has been hushed during the last day and a half, following the devastating terrorist assault on Bourbon Avenue that left a minimum of 15 individuals lifeless, and over 30 injured.
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As a result of inhume assault, the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame had been rescheduled from New Yr’s Day, to the 2nd.
Earlier than the sport kicked off, there was a second of silence for the victims, which made for a somber scene.
Each Notre Dame and Georgia followers appeared to be emotional as all of them took a second of silence, that additionally included the tearful New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell.
Followers took to the web to additionally share their emotions.
‘Completely heartbreaking,’ one fan posted on X.
‘A strong and respectful second, honoring these affected by the tragedy whereas displaying power as a group,’ one other fan added.
‘Nice gesture, prayers to the victims,’ one fan chimed in.
The sentiment, not solely from these in New Orleans, however from everybody across the nation, was the identical.
A heartbreaking tragedy.
The investigation remains to be ongoing as new particulars proceed to come back out, however officers declared it protected to proceed the rescheduled recreation as deliberate.
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The FBI declared the assault an act of terrorism.
“This was an act of terrorism. It was premeditated and an evil act,” mentioned Christopher Raia, the deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division.
Town of New Orleans and households everywhere in the nation, can be in mourning, as they give the impression of being to maneuver previous this heinous occasion.