What are the New Orleans victims names? What we know so far as New Year’s truck attack leaves 15 dead

On January 1, 2025, a violent attack in New Orleans took place at around 3:11 a.m. when Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, bypassed barricades at high speed, intentionally targeting pedestrians in the busy area of Bourbon and Canal streets.

The New Orleans police chief confirmed that it was not a DUI situation but an intentional act of violence. Jabbar drove almost three blocks down Bourbon Street, crossing Iberville and Bienville streets, before crashing his vehicle into heavy machinery near Conti Street.

Fifteen people, including Shamsud Din Jabbar, were killed in the tragic incident, with seven of the victims having been identified so far.

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Here's more information about the New Orleans victims

As reported by Alive, 4WWL News, and BBC, here are the names of the victims in the New Orleans truck rampage:

Tiger Bech

Tiger Bech, 2, a 2015 alumnus of St. Thomas More Catholic High School, was among the victims. He died on Wednesday at the New Orleans hospital. The school issued a statement following his passing.

Bech was the older sibling of former LSU player Jack Bech. According to NOLA.com, Tiger remained on life support until his family was able to be with him. Jack Bech, Tiger's brother posted about his death on his X account:

"Love you always brother ! You inspired me everyday now you get to be with me in every moment. I got this family T, don’t worry. This is for us ❤️"

Matthew Tenedorio

Matthew Tenedorio, 25, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and a proud graduate of Pearl River Central High School. As an audiovisual technician at the Superdome, he played a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for countless fans and event-goers.

His family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses, describing the loss as a heartbreaking tragedy.

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux

Nikyra, 18, was an aspiring nurse whose bright future was tragically cut short. Her death was confirmed by her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, who shared the devastating news on social media. In an emotional post, Dedeaux, also a nurse, pleaded for prayers, sharing a photo of her daughter in her red graduation cap and gown. Nikyra had been set to begin her nurse training later in the month.

According to her mother, Nikyra had sneaked out with a cousin and friend, both of whom survived. Nikyra’s school friend, Dante Reed, told The New York Times that he received a desperate call from her cousin, who said they had fled when gunshots were heard and that Nikyra was missing.

Kareem Badawi

Kareem was a student at the University of Alabama, whose death was confirmed by his father, Belal Badawi, who expressed deep sadness and grief over the loss. Kareem had recently graduated from high school, a milestone that his father had proudly celebrated on social media.

The University of Alabama's president, Stuart R. Bell, remembered him, sharing condolences and urging the community to pray for those impacted by the tragedy. His passing left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the university community.

Reggie Hunter

The tragic death of the store manager and father of two was confirmed to CBS News by his cousin, Shirell Robinson Jackson. She remembered him as 'full of life' and shared that just minutes after midnight, the 37-year-old had sent a message to the family wishing them a Happy New Year.

At the time of the attack, he was with another cousin, who was injured in the incident. Mr. Hunter's younger sister, Courtney Hunter, spoke to The New York Times, recalling that her brother had a deep love for spending time with family and was always competitive, especially when it came to playing games.

Hubert Gauthreaux

The death of the 21-year-old was confirmed by his former high school, Archbishop Shaw High School, through a social media post. The school community expressed their grief, asking everyone to pray for Hubert's soul, as well as for his family, friends, and all those impacted by the tragedy.

Nicole Perez

Kimberly Usher Fall, a friend and employer of Ms. Perez at the deli she managed, described her as a dedicated, intelligent, and "good-hearted person," as reported by CBS.

“She was beautiful and full of life,” she wrote in a tribute on a fundraising page created for her friend.

At 27, Ms. Perez was also a loving mother to a four-year-old boy. Ms. Usher Fall shared that Perez would often bring her son to work on his days off from school, where she would teach him math and the alphabet in the deli's storage room during breaks.