Victims of New Orleans terror attack identified: Nikyra Dedeaux, Tiger Bech, Reggie Hunter, Nicole Perez

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Victims of New Orleans terror attack identified: Nikyra Dedeaux, Tiger Bech, Reggie Hunter, Nicole Perez

Local US media have revealed the identity of some of the victims of a terror attack that killed 15 people on New Year’s Day in New Orleans.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US citizen born in Texas, drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in the French Quarter of New Orleans at around 3.15am Wednesday local time.

After the ******, a shootout with police began, and Mr Jabber was killed.

The FBI, which is leading the investigation, said it is treating the incident as an “act of terrorism”.

Of those 15 people confirmed dead following the horrifying incidents, were a student nurse, a Princeton footballer, and two young parents.

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, an 18-year-old from Gulfport, Mississippi was celebrating the start of 2025 with her cousin in New Orleans when she was killed in the tragic event.

The young woman, also known to friends as “Biscuit”, was enrolled at Blue Cliff College, where she was going to start a nursing program on January 13.

Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux who confirmed her death, cried as she told local media: “I just want to see my baby.”

“She was the sweetest person. She would give you anything, anything.”

Reggie HunterCamera IconFather-of-two Reggie Hunter, 37, has been named as a victim who lost his life in the New Year’s massacre. Credit:

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Reggie Hunter, a father of two who worked as a warehouse manager was celebrating New Year’s with his cousin on Bourbon Street when they were both reportedly hit by the truck driving at speed.

Mr Hunt was confirmed dead, his cousin was raced to the hospital in a critical condition.

The young father had two sons, one 12-year-old and the other just 18 months old.

Shirley Jackson, a cousin of Mr Hunter told local media: “You are praying for a prosperous year in 2025, and never do you think this is the news you are going to get.”

Tiger BechCamera IconTiger Bech, 28, of Lafayette, Louisiana, has become the second person publicly identified as a victim of Tuesday’s New Year’s massacre. Credit:

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Tiger Bech, a 27-year-old former college football player and finance professional died from injuries sustained in the shocking attack.

The footballer graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with a degree in finance. Mr Bech was working as a trader at a brokerage firm in New York and is understood to have been in New Orleans on holiday.

Mr Bech’s family raced to the hospital to be by his side, until his life support was turned off and he passed.

Nicole PerezCamera IconThe fourth victim of the New Orleans terror attack has been named as Nicole Perez, 27. Credit:

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Young mother Nicole Perez has been identified as one of the fatalities in the devastating terror attack.

The newly promoted manager of Kimmy’s Deli in Metairie, Lousianna, was out with her friends celebrating the new year when she was struck by the pickup truck driven by Mr Jabber.

Her employer, Kimberly Usher, said Ms Perez “was a good mum” as she spoke about the horrific incident.

Ms Usher confirmed she is currently caring for Ms Perez’s four-year-old son Melo, with the assistance of friends following her death.

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