OXFORD, Miss.–One of several dozen people injured in the terror attack on Bourbon St. in New Orleans, is a student at Ole Miss.
Chancellor Glenn Boyce acknowledged the injury and offered support in a Facebook post.
“I was deeply saddened to learn that one of our own students was critically injured in the violent attack in downtown New Orleans and is receiving medical care,” said Boyce.
No identifying information was offered by Boyce.
“I have spoken directly with the student’s mother to extend the university’s full support and convey that our campus community is thinking of them during this tremendously difficult time. We join the New Orleans community in grief. As we begin the new year with heavy hearts, let us hold our injured student, their family, the first responders and all those affected by this tragic event close in our thoughts and prayers,” he said.
Fifteen people were killed in the attack.
