Saints, Pelicans announce video production team member among those killed in New Orleans terror attack
As the New Orleans community continues to mourn those lost in the New Year's Day morning terrorist attack, the Saints and Pelicans announced that one of those killed was a staff member.
“We are still saddened by the past events and innocent souls in our city yesterday morning,” the Saints' statement began. “Among those lost was Matthew Tenedorio, a key member of the ASM New Orleans video production team. Matthew was young, talented, and had a bright future, helping to deliver quality content for both the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans.
“Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with the Tenedorio family and everyone affected by this senseless act of terrorism. Together, as a city, county, and state, we will come back stronger from this tragedy.”
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The Emirates Cup logo during the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)
More than a dozen people died, and many were injured, when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' historic Bourbon Street. Officials ruled it a terrorist attack.
The attack led to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl, the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame at the Caesars Superdome.
This game was scheduled to be held on Wednesday night but was postponed to Thursday afternoon.
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Authorities opened Bourbon Street hours before the game on Thursday, which is expected to Gov. Louisiana's Jeff Landry attended.
“Security will be tight,” Landry said during an appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “We're all confident we're going to put this game on. The Superdome is completely secure. And, the FBI continues to pour resources into the government.”
Many reacted to the senseless act of violence, including Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, who spoke to his team about what happened.
The words “End Racism” and the New Orleans Saints logo in the end zone before the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
“The first part of that meeting was mourning and praying for our country,” he said during an ESPN appearance.
“In the most difficult times, the culture of any system, of a nation, is revealed. I have great faith that we will unite with the city of New Orleans and support all the victims and families affected today.”
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey also posted on social media X.
“We are still stunned and saddened by the New Year's Day tragedy in New Orleans,” Sankey wrote.
“We also appreciate the work of many in preparation and practice to make the game of football possible today @GeorgiaFootball and @NDFootball.”
A New Orleans Saints helmet during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. (Photos by Jeff Hanisch/Imagn)
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The winner of the Sugar Bowl will advance to face No. 6 Penn State, which defeated No.
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