What happened to Reggie Hunter? GoFundMe raises over $2000 as reports identify victims of New Orleans attack

Reggie Hunter, 37, and Kareem Badawi, two Baton Rouge men, were two of 15 people killed in the terrorist attack that took place on Bourbon Street on January 1, 2025. A Lafayette man was also killed, while several others were left in critical condition.

A truck speeding down Bourbon Street crashed into Hunter, a father of two, and his cousin as well. At the time, the two men were on their way to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year, WAFB has reported. The former eventually succumbed to his injuries, while the state of his cousin remains unknown.

Everything to know about Reggie Hunter's murder as over a dozen slain a few hours after the assailant expressed a desire to kill

As per AP News, a U.S. Army veteran was driving the car, and it hoisted the flag of one of the Islamic State groups. He was eventually shot to death by the cops. The FBI has revealed that investigations into the attack are underway, and reportedly, it is believed that the driver did not act alone.

Investigators reportedly uncovered guns and what seemed to be detonation devices inside the vehicle. Similar devices were also located elsewhere in the French Quarter.

President Joe Biden revealed on Wednesday that hours before the attack, the assailant had taken to social media to upload videos of himself claiming that he had been "inspired by the Islamic State group," which made him want to commit murder.

In the wake of Reggie Hunter's death, a GoFundMe has since been launched to raise funds to incur costs of the funeral expenses. Arteshia Hunter, Reggie's sibling, has initiated the GoFundMe, and it notes that:

"Reggie Hunter was one of many involved in the terror attack in New Orleans, La."

It further details that he was "trampled over" and eventually "lost his life due to internal injuries."

Read a part of his GoFundMe page below:

"As we come to terms with Reggie's passing, we are faced with the difficult task of arranging his final farewell. We want to give him the dignified and heartfelt send-off he deserves, but unfortunately, the financial burden of funeral expenses is overwhelming for our family during this already challenging time. We are reaching out to our community for support in honoring Reggie's memory. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help alleviate the financial strain and allow us to focus on grieving and remembering him fondly."

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At the time of writing, out of the $25,000 goal, over $9,000, has been raised in Reggie Hunter's honor. Donations from about 284 patrons have come in, though there is a long way to go for the goal to be met. If you wish to donate, you can click on this link.

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