The attack which claimed the lives of at least 15 people, while injuring dozens in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=new+orleans" rel="dofollow">New Orleans</a> on New Year's Day, has shaken the whole nation. The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, a mother of a four-year-old, and a father of two, who is remembered as "the life of the party".&nbsp;
Forty-two-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar ploughed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans' Bourbon Street on Wednesday, which killed 15 people while injuring dozens.&nbsp;
During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police.
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<h1>Who were the victims?</h1>
<h2>Martin 'Tiger' Bech</h2>
A 28-year-old former Princeton football player, Bech, was an All-Ivy League performer who played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, before getting a scholarship to Princeton University, reported CBS Sports.&nbsp;
He sustained critical injuries in the Bourbon Street attack incident and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died.&nbsp;
Reportedly, he was kept on life support until his family arrived. The university confirmed his death in a statement. "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement.
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"He was a 'Tiger' in every way, a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate, and a caring friend."
<h2>Nicole Perez</h2>
Nicole Perez, the mother of a four-year-old boy, was one of the victims of the deadly incident in New Orleans. She was out with her friends on New Year's Eve when she was struck by Jabbar as he ploughed his truck through the crowd.
Kimberly Usher-Fall, Perez's employer and family friend, confirmed her as one of the victims of the New Orleans attack. 27-year-old Perez is smart and a "good-hearted person", Fall said.
Her boss said that she was excited about a recent promotion to manager at one of Usher Fall's stores.&nbsp;
<h2>Reggie Hunter</h2>
37-year-old Reggie Hunter, who was a father of two, also died in the&nbsp; New Orleans incident on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
His cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson described him as "full of life", and said that he messaged his family to wish them a Happy New Year, minutes after midnight.&nbsp;
"He had gotten off work and headed to Bourbon Street on a whim to ring in the new year with a cousin," his family told The Times-Picayune.&nbsp;
Jackson added that Hunter and his cousin were both hit by the truck. While Hunter died, the cousin was among the 35 injured who were taken to local hospitals.
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<h2>Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux</h2>
18-year-old Nikyra was an aspiring nurse. Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, confirmed her daughter's death on social media.
"I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother wrote, along with a photo of her daughter.&nbsp;
Dedeaux, also a nurse, told the local media outlet that her daughter was about to start her nurse training later this month. She said that Nikita was with a cousin and a friend, who survived the incident.
<h2>Matthew Tenedorio</h2>
Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician with a laid-back spirit and "infectious laughter" that brought joy to everyone around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name.
His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, said that she saw her son for the last time at 9 pm on New Year's Eve, and said that she remembered kissing and hugging him.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Trending: The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, and a mother of a four-year-old. 

The attack which claimed the lives of at least 15 people, while injuring dozens in New Orleans on New Year's Day, has shaken the whole nation. The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, a mother of a four-year-old, and a father of two, who is remembered as "the life of the party". Forty-two-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar ploughed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans' Bourbon Street on Wednesday, which killed 15 people while injuring dozens. During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police. Also read: What is Turo, the car-sharing app used in New Orleans attack and cybertruck blast in Las Vegas? Who were the victims? Martin 'Tiger' Bech A 28-year-old former Princeton football player, Bech, was an All-Ivy League performer who played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, before getting a scholarship to Princeton University, reported CBS Sports. He sustained critical injuries in the Bourbon Street attack incident and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died. Reportedly, he was kept on life support until his family arrived. The university confirmed his death in a statement. "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement. Also read: ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 "He was a 'Tiger' in every way, a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate, and a caring friend." Nicole Perez Nicole Perez, the mother of a four-year-old boy, was one of the victims of the deadly incident in New Orleans. She was out with her friends on New Year's Eve when she was struck by Jabbar as he ploughed his truck through the crowd. Kimberly Usher-Fall, Perez's employer and family friend, confirmed her as one of the victims of the New Orleans attack. 27-year-old Perez is smart and a "good-hearted person", Fall said. Her boss said that she was excited about a recent promotion to manager at one of Usher Fall's stores. Reggie Hunter 37-year-old Reggie Hunter, who was a father of two, also died in the New Orleans incident on Wednesday morning. His cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson described him as "full of life", and said that he messaged his family to wish them a Happy New Year, minutes after midnight. "He had gotten off work and headed to Bourbon Street on a whim to ring in the new year with a cousin," his family told The Times-Picayune. Jackson added that Hunter and his cousin were both hit by the truck. While Hunter died, the cousin was among the 35 injured who were taken to local hospitals. Also read: Good evening, I'm Shamsud-Din Jabbar: Footage emerges of New Orleans truck attack accused offering real estate services Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux 18-year-old Nikyra was an aspiring nurse. Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, confirmed her daughter's death on social media. "I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother wrote, along with a photo of her daughter. Dedeaux, also a nurse, told the local media outlet that her daughter was about to start her nurse training later this month. She said that Nikita was with a cousin and a friend, who survived the incident. Matthew Tenedorio Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician with a laid-back spirit and "infectious laughter" that brought joy to everyone around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name. His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, said that she saw her son for the last time at 9 pm on New Year's Eve, and said that she remembered kissing and hugging him. (With inputs from agencies)

Who were the victims of New Orleans attack?

US President-elect Donald Trump linked the deadly truck attack in New Orleans on Wednesday (January 1) to illegal immigration, an issue he raised repeatedly during his election campaign.
In a post on his social media platform, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-elon-musk-his-son-x-celebrate-new-years-eve-with-trump-at-mar-a-lago-8583331">Truth Social</a>, Trump suggested that the suspect, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was not a US citizen. However, this claim has not been confirmed by law authorities. "When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true," Trump wrote. The police have not disclosed the nationality or identity of the attacker.
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"The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before. Our hearts are with all of the innocent victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department. The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil," he added.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden also condemned the violence, saying, "There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation's communities."
<h2>What happened in New Orleans?</h2>
Police reported that a man ploughed his pickup truck through a crowd on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-orleans-new-years-day-attack-suspect-in-new-orleans-attack-found-dead-8583532">Bourbon Street</a> around 3:15 am on Wednesday. The incident resulted in the deaths of 10 people, while 35 others were injured.
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Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described the driver "hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did," adding that the driver attempted to "run over as many people as he could." Two police officers were also shot by the driver, but they are now in stable condition.
The FBI confirmed that the suspect died after engaging in a firefight with the police. Once the truck came to a stop, the suspect reportedly opened fire on officers, who returned fire. Further details about the suspect's identity have not been released. (With inputs from agencies)

World, Trending: In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump suggested that the suspect, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was not a US citizen. However, this claim has not been confirmed by law authorities.

US President-elect Donald Trump linked the deadly truck attack in New Orleans on Wednesday (January 1) to illegal immigration, an issue he raised repeatedly during his election campaign. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump suggested that the suspect, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was not a US citizen. However, this claim has not been confirmed by law authorities. "When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true," Trump wrote. The police have not disclosed the nationality or identity of the attacker. Also read: New Orleans attack: 10 killed as man ploughs truck into New Year crowd; suspect shot dead "The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before. Our hearts are with all of the innocent victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department. The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil," he added. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden also condemned the violence, saying, "There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation's communities." What happened in New Orleans? Police reported that a man ploughed his pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street around 3:15 am on Wednesday. The incident resulted in the deaths of 10 people, while 35 others were injured. Also read: What we know so far about New Year’s day attack in New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described the driver "hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did," adding that the driver attempted to "run over as many people as he could." Two police officers were also shot by the driver, but they are now in stable condition. The FBI confirmed that the suspect died after engaging in a firefight with the police. Once the truck came to a stop, the suspect reportedly opened fire on officers, who returned fire. Further details about the suspect's identity have not been released. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Act of pure evil,’ Trump links deadly New Orleans truck attack to illegal immigration

A vehicle slammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The tragic incident occurred during a busy period, sparking widespread shock and concern over safety in the area.

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Who were the victims of New Orleans attack?

‘Act of pure evil,’ Trump links deadly New Orleans truck attack to illegal immigration

BREAKING: Vehicle Crashes Into Crowd On New Orleans' Bourbon Street, At Least 10 Dead