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

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. 

During a press conference on Wednesday morning, Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick seemed to indicate that the game would go on as scheduled.

"I will say that we want our community and our visitors to continue enjoying - there's so much to enjoy about New Orleans. And we are going to make sure that our routes and the Superdome are safe today for the game." 

The New Orleans Police Department said in their latest statement that the driver killed at least 10 people and injured 35 others after intentionally plowing through a crowd of people in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. 

The suspect, who has not been identified, exchanged gunfire with law enforcement, striking two officers before being fatally struck.

The FBI said improvised explosive devices were found and that investigators are working to confirm whether the devices are viable. 

Wednesday's game is scheduled to kickoff at 8:45 p.m. ET.