Who were the victims of the deadly New Orleans attack | Global News Avenue

The New Orleans attacks on New Year’s Day killed at least 15 people, including a famous American college football player, an aspiring young nurse and the mother of a four-year-old child.

Their names will be released by their families and relatives until authorities complete autopsies.

Here’s what we know so far.

More information about the New Orleans attacks

Martin “Tiger” Bech is a former Princeton University football player.

A statement from the university confirmed his death.

“There is no more fitting nickname for the Princeton players I coach,” Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement.

“He was a ‘Tiger’ in every sense of the word – a fierce competitor with energy, a beloved teammate and a caring friend.”

Martin Bech’s brother, Jack Bech, posted a tribute on X alongside a news article reporting his death.

“Brother will always love you!” he wrote. “You inspire me every day and now you’re with me every moment. I have this family T, don’t worry. This is for us.”

Mr. Bech was a member of the 2016 and 2018 Ivy League championship teams.

The 18-year-old is an aspiring nurse.

Her mother, Melissa Dedo, confirmed her death on social media.

“I lost my baby please pray for me and my family!!! God I need you now!!” the mother pleaded, along with a photo of her daughter wearing a red graduation cap and gown this year photos.

Ms Dedo, who is also a nurse, told local outlet Nora that her daughter was due to start training as a nurse later this month.

She added that Nikila snuck out with her cousin and a friend and both survived.

Dante Reed, a school friend of Nikila’s, told the New York Times that he received frantic calls from her cousins ​​saying they heard gunshots and ran away, and that she – Nikila – was missing. .

Her grandmother, Jennifer Smith, told the newspaper, “She was so happy for the time we had with her.”

“I’m very proud of all my grandchildren, especially that one.”

The store manager and father-of-two’s death was confirmed by his cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson to BBC News’ US partner CBS News.

Ms Jackson described him as “full of life” and said the 37-year-old messaged his family minutes after midnight to wish them their newfound happiness.

He was with another cousin who was injured in the attack.

Mr. Hunter’s sister, Courtney Hunter, told The New York Times that her brother loved spending time with his family and was competitive when it came to playing games.

Kimberly Usher Fall, a friend of Ms. Perez and the owner of the deli she owned, described her as a dedicated, smart and “kind-hearted person,” CBS reported.

“She was beautiful and full of life,” she wrote in an online fundraiser for friends.

The 27-year-old is also the mother of a four-year-old boy.

Ms. Usher Fall said Ms. Perez used to take her son to work when he was not at school.

Ms. Arthur Farr told The Washington Post that she used to teach him math and the alphabet in the deli’s stockroom between jobs.

“She’s a really good kid, man, she’s a really good kid,” she said, adding, “She just lets it all work out and then she’s gone, just gone.”

The 25-year-old audio-visual technician had a “laid-back spirit and infectious laugh” that brought joy to those around him, according to a fundraiser his family has launched in his name.

His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, told NBC News she last saw her son alive at 21:00 local time on New Year’s Eve, adding that she remembered hugging and kissing him .