On December 11, Cam Jordan’s God Iz Love Foundation joined forces with Youth Empowerment Project NOLA (YEP) for a charitable sneaker giveaway event at Sneaker Politics on Chartres Street.
The annual God Iz Love Foundation Christmas sneaker giveback with kids from YEP NOLA pic.twitter.com/h2UabzFkhD
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) December 12, 2023
The evening, intended to spread positivity and provide sneakers to over 30 children, took a distressing turn when gunshots erupted outside the venue.
Jordan, the New Orleans Saints’ defensive end, took to social media, expressing his disbelief and concern about the incident.
In a tweet posted on X (formerly Twitter), he shared his mixed emotions about the situation.
“Didn’t know how to feel about it… greeeat event last night, 30+ kids at my event gifting them sneakers… reinforcing positivity and having a great time… ignorance and stupidity struck when some argument outside of Politics elevated to extremes and gunshots went off.”
Didn know how to feel about it… greeeat event Las night,30 + kids at my event last night gifting them sneakers… reinforcing positivity and having a great time… ignorance and stupidity struck when some argument outside of Politics elevated to extremes and gunshots went off.
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) December 12, 2023
Jordan assured that none of the children, staff, or anyone present at Sneaker Politics were injured in the shooting.
However, he expressed his deep sadness that the kids had to experience such a terrifying situation.
“Still sad these kids were in this situation. God bless take care ya ppl.”
No kids or staff or anybody in politics were injured. I don’t think any of the bullets struck any person next door . Thankful none of my ppl were affected.But rattled for sure still sad these kids were in this situation. God bless take care ya ppl
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) December 12, 2023
According to reports, the unfortunate incident stemmed from a fight inside Legendairy, a nearby milkshake bar next to Sneaker Politics.
Legendairy, a milkshake bar next to Sneaker Politics, has boarded up its windows and appears to have multiple bullet holes through its front glass. Saints DE Cam Jordan says shots were fired outside of his sneaker giveaway last night: https://t.co/lbtX6YhMY4 pic.twitter.com/NMwXhz33Vj
— FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) December 12, 2023
The altercation inside the bar escalated into a shooting, causing multiple bullet holes through the front of Legendairy.
Despite the rattling experience, Cam Jordan remains thankful that none of his people were directly affected by the gunfire.
Cam Jordan, selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (24th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, has had an impressive career.
With 193 games played and 191 starts, Jordan has accumulated notable stats, including 115.5 quarterback takedowns, 2 interceptions, 60 passes defensed, 15 forced fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries, and 116 sacks.
His performance has earned him eight Pro Bowl selections, with three in 2018, and two All-Pro team nominations.
Jordan holds the distinction of being the sole player in the NFL with at least 7.5 sacks in 11 consecutive seasons.
