A driver plowed a pickup truck into the crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 and injuring at least 30 others. The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. The attack was reported at about 3:15 a.m. toward the end of New Year’s celebrations. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, was killed by police after opening fire on responding officers. >> LEARN MORE | What we know about the suspectHere’s what we know about the victims killed and injured in the attack. This is a developing story. WDSU will keep this story updated as more information about the victims is released: >> LIVE UPDATES | Follow WDSU’s team coverage of the investigationTiger BechAccording to St. Thomas More Catholic High School, a former standout athlete, Tiger Bech, died in the attack. The school said Bech was a standout football, lacrosse, and track and field athlete. A rosary prayer service has been scheduled in Lafayette at the St. Thomas More chapel at 5 p.m. Nikyra DedeauxSources confirmed with WDSU that 18-year-old Nikyra Dedeaux of Mississippi was killed in the attack.Nicole PerezA Metairie woman has been identified as one of the victims killed in a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The owner of Kimmy’s Deli at Lakeway in Metairie confirmed that their manager, Nicole Perez, died after a truck plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street.According to the owner, Perez had just been promoted and had worked at the deli for several years. Perez has a 4-year-old son.2 Episcopal School of Baton Rouge students killed, injuredEpiscopal School of Baton Rouge confirms that one former student was injured, and another died after a truck plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day.According to a statement issued by the school, Parker Vidrine was critically injured and hospitalized. Kareem Badawi died from his injuries in the attack.The school issued the following statement regarding the attack:”It is with a profound sense of sorrow and grief that we share difficult news involving members of our Episcopal family. Earlier today, we learned of a horrific attack in New Orleans that has tragically impacted our school community. Because of the sensitive nature and out of respect for the families, there is only so much that is appropriate to share at this time. We are deeply saddened to share that alumnus Parker Vidrine ’24 was critically injured and is hospitalized, and alumnus Kareem Badawi ’24 tragically passed away as a result of the attack.”The school will hold a vigil on Thursday to honor their memories.Hubert GauthreauxOfficials with the Archbishop Shaw High School confirmed that an alum, 21-year-old Hubert Gauthreaux, Class of 2021, was killed in the attack. “We are asking the entire Archbishop Shaw family to pray for the repose of Hubert’s soul, his family and friends during this difficult time, and all those affected by this tragedy,” officials said in a Facebook post. University of Georgia student injuredThe University of Georgia confirmed a student was critically injured during the attack.“At this point, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was critically injured in the attack and is receiving medical treatment. I have spoken to the student’s family and shared my concern, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who moved so quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical personnel who are caring for the injured,” President Jere W. Morehead said in a statement. Florida women injured Two 20-year-old Fort Myers women were among those injured in the attack, according to WBBH in Fort Myers.According to reports, both women graduated from Canterbury School in Fort Myers. The two women were reportedly taken to the hospital following the attack.Lansdale Catholic student injuredA Lansdale Catholic spokesperson confirmed Ryan Quigley, Lansdale Catholic Class of 2016 and Princeton University Class of 2020, was injured in the attack. “We are incredibly proud to count Ryan among our graduates, and we are inspired by the ways in which his LC classmates are coming together to support his family during this difficult time,” officials said in a statement. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with Quigley’s recovery.Stay with WDSU for the latest.
A driver plowed a pickup truck into the crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 and injuring at least 30 others. The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.
The attack was reported at about 3:15 a.m. toward the end of New Year’s celebrations. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, was killed by police after opening fire on responding officers.
>> LEARN MORE | What we know about the suspect
Here’s what we know about the victims killed and injured in the attack.
This is a developing story. WDSU will keep this story updated as more information about the victims is released:
>> LIVE UPDATES | Follow WDSU’s team coverage of the investigation
Tiger Bech
According to St. Thomas More Catholic High School, a former standout athlete, Tiger Bech, died in the attack. The school said Bech was a standout football, lacrosse, and track and field athlete.
A rosary prayer service has been scheduled in Lafayette at the St. Thomas More chapel at 5 p.m.
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Nikyra Dedeaux
Sources confirmed with WDSU that 18-year-old Nikyra Dedeaux of Mississippi was killed in the attack.
Nicole Perez
A Metairie woman has been identified as one of the victims killed in a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The owner of Kimmy’s Deli at Lakeway in Metairie confirmed that their manager, Nicole Perez, died after a truck plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street.
According to the owner, Perez had just been promoted and had worked at the deli for several years. Perez has a 4-year-old son.
2 Episcopal School of Baton Rouge students killed, injured
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge confirms that one former student was injured, and another died after a truck plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day.
According to a statement issued by the school, Parker Vidrine was critically injured and hospitalized. Kareem Badawi died from his injuries in the attack.
The school issued the following statement regarding the attack:
“It is with a profound sense of sorrow and grief that we share difficult news involving members of our Episcopal family. Earlier today, we learned of a horrific attack in New Orleans that has tragically impacted our school community. Because of the sensitive nature and out of respect for the families, there is only so much that is appropriate to share at this time. We are deeply saddened to share that alumnus Parker Vidrine ’24 was critically injured and is hospitalized, and alumnus Kareem Badawi ’24 tragically passed away as a result of the attack.”
The school will hold a vigil on Thursday to honor their memories.
Hubert Gauthreaux
Officials with the Archbishop Shaw High School confirmed that an alum, 21-year-old Hubert Gauthreaux, Class of 2021, was killed in the attack.
“We are asking the entire Archbishop Shaw family to pray for the repose of Hubert’s soul, his family and friends during this difficult time, and all those affected by this tragedy,” officials said in a Facebook post.
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University of Georgia student injured
The University of Georgia confirmed a student was critically injured during the attack.
“At this point, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was critically injured in the attack and is receiving medical treatment. I have spoken to the student’s family and shared my concern, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who moved so quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical personnel who are caring for the injured,” President Jere W. Morehead said in a statement.
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Florida women injured
Two 20-year-old Fort Myers women were among those injured in the attack, according to WBBH in Fort Myers.
According to reports, both women graduated from Canterbury School in Fort Myers. The two women were reportedly taken to the hospital following the attack.
Lansdale Catholic student injured
A Lansdale Catholic spokesperson confirmed Ryan Quigley, Lansdale Catholic Class of 2016 and Princeton University Class of 2020, was injured in the attack.
“We are incredibly proud to count Ryan among our graduates, and we are inspired by the ways in which his LC classmates are coming together to support his family during this difficult time,” officials said in a statement.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with Quigley’s recovery.
Stay with WDSU for the latest.