A 42-year-old man rushed his vehicle into a crowd this Wednesday, January 1, in the French Quarter of New Orleans located in the south of the United States. The toll shows at least fifteen dead and 35 injured, the coroner of the Louisiana city said in a press release on Wednesday evening. We give you the profile of the victims.
A 42-year-old man from Texas fatally mowed down fifteen people this Wednesday, January 1 in New Orleans by throwing his pickup into a crowd on a crowded street in the French Quarter. According to President Joe Biden, the suspect was “inspired by ISIS”. A witness described the scene as a “war zone” during an interview with CNN.
Dr. Dwight McKenna, New Orleans medical examiner, said in a statement that it will take several days to conduct autopsies and notify the victims’ families. In the meantime, certain American media have begun to retrace the journey of the identified victims, most of them young, aged under 30.
Martin “Tiger” Bech, 28 years old
A 2021 graduate of Princeton University, Martin Bech, 28, worked as a trader at Seaport Global. A former college football player, he was struck on Bourbon Street while walking with a friend, his mother told NBC News.
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Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, 18 years old
Coming to celebrate the New Year with her cousin and a friend without her mother’s permission, Nikyra, 18, was hit and thrown several meters by the vehicle. A 2024 graduate of Harrison Central High School, she dreamed of becoming a nurse.
Her friend of the same age, Zion Parsons, said the trio were leaving a restaurant when Nikyra found themselves in the killer’s path. “He hit her and threw her at least three meters. I was lucky to be alive“, confided the young man to the AP news agency.
Reggie Hunter, 37 ans
Store manager and father of two Reggie Hunter, 37, was celebrating New Year’s Eve with his cousin, who was injured in the attack. He died of his injuries after being run over by the vehicle. A prize pool was launched to offer him “worthy farewell”.
-Reggie Hunter had texted his family at 12:07 a.m. to wish them a happy new year, a cousin, Shirell Robinson Jackson, told CBS News.
Nicole Perez, 27 years old
A single mother of a 4-year-old boy, Nicole Perez, 27, worked as a manager at a restaurant in the town of Metairie, a northern suburb of New Orleans.
She had recently been promoted to manager, owner Kimberly Usher said. to the AP news agency. His death left those around him in shock, and a fundraiser was organized to support his son.
Kareem Badawi, 18 ans
University of Alabama freshman Kareem Badawi, 18, died in the attack. His father sadly announced the news on Facebook, while the university president expressed his support for the family: “I share the grief of Kareem’s family and friends for this heartbreaking loss”.
Matthew Tenedorio, 25 years old
An audiovisual technician at the Superdome, Matthew, 25, was celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends. His family, deeply saddened, launched a collection to finance his funeral, recalling his “contagious laughter” and his kind spirit.
Hubert Gauthreaux, 21 ans
Former student of Archbishop Shaw High School, Hubert Gauthreaux, 21, was killed in this terrible attack. His school posted a tribute online: “It is with great pain that we share that alumnus Hubert Gauthreaux, Class of 2021, was tragically killed in the senseless act of violence that occurred early this morning in the French Quarter. […] Grant him eternal rest, Lord, and shine upon him perpetual light.”
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