(news nation) — An investigation continues into a “terrorist act” on New Orleans' busy Canal and Bourbon streets. a truck crashed into the crowd15 people were killed and at least 35 others injured.
The FBI plans to release a statement regarding the victim once all families have been notified, but some of the victim's friends and loved ones are already speaking out in the wake of the devastating incident. said.
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tiger beck
Tiger Beck, 28, died in hospital after the attack. Nexstar's KLFY confirmed.
Beck was reportedly placed on life support until his family arrived, said Kim Broussard, the school's former athletic director.St. Thomas More Catholic High School Located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Beck, a graduate of Princeton University, worked for Seaport Global, a brokerage firm in New York, according to his LinkedIn page.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all the victims of the Bourbon Street attack.” princeton football Shared by X.
Nikila Dedo
Zion Parsons of Gulfport, Mississippi, was celebrating New Year's Eve on Bourbon Street for the first time when a car showed up and his friend Nikila Dedeaux, who said she had dreamed of becoming a nurse. 18).
Parsons said Dedeaux was thrown “at least 30 feet.”Associated Press.
“People crying on the floor, like their brains were all over the ground. It was just crazy and the closest thing I've ever seen to a war zone.” Parsons told The Associated Press.
Dedeaux works in a hospital and was planning to attend university soon to become a nurse.
Reggie Hunter
Reggie Hunter, of Baton Rouge, was among those killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, his cousin Shirell Jackson told NewsNation.
“He was loved by so many people. He was a great father, a very supportive brother, a supportive son, a party spirit, a great sense of humor, and he made everyone laugh,” Jackson said.
Jackson told NewsNation it was “unfair and unjust” that Hunter's life was taken so early.
“We had heard that he had been shot. That's what we were doing. So I'm praying, you know, maybe surgery is being done. … At that time , the doctors told us that he died from internal injuries.''
Hunter died from a run-over wound, not a gunshot wound, Jackson said.
At the hospital, several families were seen receiving similar news about loved ones killed or injured in the attack.
nicole perez
Nicole Perez, a single mother with a 4-year-old son in her late 20s, was a manager at Kimmy's Deli in Metairie, Louisiana, her employer confirmed.Associated Press.
Perez's manager, Kimberly Asher, said she was “really excited” about her recent promotion. Asher confirmed Perez's death through his sister, who also works there.
Matthew Tenedrio
Victim Matthew Tenedrio was “tragically shot and killed in a devastating terrorist attack in New Orleans.”GoFundMe pageConfirmed by NewsNation read.
“Matthew was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. His easy-going spirit and contagious laugh brought joy to those around him,” the description reads.
Tenedrio was an audiovisual technician at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the page said.
new orleans attack suspect
Shamsud Din Jabbara 42-year-old man, has been identified as the man shot and killed by police after a deadly attack on New Year's Day. At a news conference Thursday, FBI officials said they do not currently believe Mr. Jabbar is working with anyone else.
news nations Sean Noone,kaitlyn shelton andjeff arnold contributed to this report.
