New Orleans Saints, Pelicans video producer Matthew Tenedorio killed in Bourbon Street terror attack

The New Orleans Saints announced Matthew Tenedorio, a member of their video production team (as well as the New Orleans Pelicans), died in the terror attack on Bourbon Street. The Saints called Tenedorio “talented” and said he had a “bright future.”

“We remain heartbroken by the tragic events that claimed innocent lives in our city yesterday morning,” the Saints said in their statement. “Among those lost was Matthew Tenedorio, a valued member of the ASM New Orleans video production team.

“Matthew was young, talented, and had a bright future, helping deliver quality content for both the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Tenedorio family and everyone affected by this senseless act of terrorism. Together, as a city, state, and region, we will come back stronger from this tragedy.”

On early Wednesday morning, a man drove a pickup truck down Bourbon Street into a crowd of people, hitting dozens before engaging in a shootout with police officers that left him for dead. The horrific incident led to the Sugar Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish being postponed until Thursday afternoon.

New Orleans Saints head coach Darren Rizzi reacts to terror attack

“Today’s obviously a very somber day in our community,” Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Wednesday, per ESPN. “I want to send out my personal heartfelt condolences, thoughts, prayers to all the victims in this senseless shooting and attack early this morning in the French Quarter. It goes without saying this is senseless. It’s hard to understand and it’s really hard to comprehend why these things keep happening in our country.”

Rizzi also said the Saints began Wednesday’s team meeting with a prayer and moment of silence for the victims. “We talked for about 10 minutes this morning at the beginning of our team meeting, and nothing had to do with football,” Rizzi said. “It all had to do with keeping things in perspective and how blessed and fortunate we all are at the start of a new year. What we do here is obviously important to all the individuals that are here, but there’s much more important things going on around the world and right here in our community and at home.”