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Authorities have not yet released an official list of victims from the deadly Islamic terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s morning, but family members and friends have begun posting tributes to some of the victims on social media.
At least 14 people were killed and another 35 were injured when an admitted ISIS-inspired terrorist, Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar of Houston, Texas, mowed down a crowd of people on Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m. with a speeding pickup truck. Jabbar was then shot and killed by police.
Below are tributes to nine of the known victims so far. (This report will be updated when the identities of the other five victims are released.)
Karim Bilal Badawi, 18. (He just graduated from high school in May 2024 and was attending the University of Alabama.)
Badawi’s father shared the following message on Facebook:
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
(And give good tidings to those who are patient who, when affliction befalls them, say, “We belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return.” Prayers from their Lord, and mercy, and your relatives are guided.) Allah, the Most High, the Great, has spoken the truth.
It is with great sadness and grief, and with hearts satisfied with Allah’s decision and destiny, I announce the death of my son, Karim Bilal Badawi, who died early today in the morning as a result of a tragic accident in New Orleans. We ask Allah Almighty to shower his mercy on him, and give us patience and strength to overcome this noble patient. May Allah not see you as evil. In Aziz.
“I learned today that Kareem Badawi, one of our students at UA, was killed in the terrorist attack in New Orleans. I grieve alongside family and friends of Kareem in their heartbreaking loss.” Full statement from President Stuart R. Bell: https://t.co/x1sghpX9RX
— The University of Alabama (@UofAlabama) January 2, 2025
The Sigma Chi International Fraternity and the Iota Iota chapter at the University of Alabama mourn the loss of Kareem Badawi, ALABAMA 2028, (right) who was tragically killed in the terrorist attack in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. All honor to his name 🤍 pic.twitter.com/sIk2pn3ZYH
— Sigma Chi Fraternity (@SigmaChi) January 2, 2025
Tiger Bech, 28, a former All-Ivy Princeton football player
Princeton Football mourns the loss of Tiger Bech ‘21.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to all of the victims of the Bourbon Street attack. https://t.co/aLWMyd57lL pic.twitter.com/nUjzXUO3yT
— Princeton Football (@PrincetonFTBL) January 1, 2025
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 ❤️ https://t.co/8sSFf564Mb
— Jack Bech (@jackbech7) January 1, 2025
Tiger Bech should be alive today.
He was 27. He had a life of possibility in front of him.
A terrorist took that away on a New Orleans street.
His family and families of all those murdered deserves our promise: terrorism won’t succeed.
Because I’m not terrified: I’m enraged. https://t.co/9EDsDFw24a
— Alex Zdan (@ActualAlexZ) January 2, 2025
Drew Dauphin, 23, from Alabama
He graduated high school from Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery in 2016, and then graduated from Auburn University in 2023. Drew worked as an auto engineer for Honda.
Message from Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts: pic.twitter.com/evOS1C3ymg
— Auburn University (@AuburnU) January 2, 2025
I am deeply saddened to hear of the murder of Montgomery native Drew Dauphin in the heinous terrorist attack in New Orleans. He graduated from high school in District 74. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and all of the victims and their loved ones during…
— Phillip Ensler (@EnslerPhillip) January 2, 2025
Drew Dauphin died in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. He graduated high school from Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery, where he played baseball and football. He is remembered as a friend and a leader. ➡️ https://t.co/1fILmFBNYp pic.twitter.com/s8qivs6qIk
— WSFA 12 News (@wsfa12news) January 2, 2025
Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, 18. She was scheduled to start nursing school at Blue Cliff College on Jan .13.
Her grieving mother posted the following heartbreaking message on Facebook: “When your parents say don’t go anywhere please listen to them…this was an act of terroism and now my baby is gone y’all.. my baby is gone she is no longer with us…😢😢😢😢😢I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!”
Billy DiMaio, 25, from New Jersey
Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old from New Jersey, is the 9th victim of the New Orleans terror attack.
Billy, who grew up on Long Island, worked as an account executive for Audacy. pic.twitter.com/8DgrkgHRhm
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) January 2, 2025
This morning our staff gathered together to learn one of our @Audacy #NYC colleagues died in the #NewOrleans terror attack New Years morning. You never really understand the price of hate and violence until it hits home. God Bless the family & colleagues of Billy DiMaio.
— Skip Dillard (@mixcom) January 2, 2025
REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS 🙏 Among those killed in the deadly New Orleans New Year’s terror attack was 25-year-old Billy DiMaio, remembered by his father as a “good, humble kid” who loved life. https://t.co/CKEazxhtk6 pic.twitter.com/2HEMx37G6e
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) January 2, 2025
Hubert Gautreaux, 21, a 2021 graduate of Archibishop Shaw High School in Louisiana.
School leaders have confirmed that Hubert Gautreaux, 21, is among those killed in the Bourbon Street terror attack. He was a 2021 grad of Archbishop Shaw. https://t.co/4m8xyeaSTC pic.twitter.com/inbtGgmEdQ
— FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) January 2, 2025
Gautreaux had just proudly purchased a new vehicle one month earlier.
Congratulations to Hubert Gauthreaux on the purchase of his 2023 Nissan Altima. Sold by Product Manager Charissa Galaforo and Product Specialist Gabbi at Legacy Westbank. Thank you for choosing us and welcome to The Legacy Family! pic.twitter.com/zrG51WEO1w
— Legacy Auto Group (@DriveLegacyAuto) November 30, 2024
I’m at a loss for words right now.
Hubert Gauthreaux graduated the same year as me from high school (2021) and was just murdered by the ISIS terrorist in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/ZEsIg1lzcD
— Noah Rubin (@NoahGRubin) January 2, 2025
Reggie Hunter, 37, a Baton Rouge store manager.
The second victim is 37-year-old Reggie Hunter, a warehouse manager and a father of two from Baton Rouge, LA.
Last night, Reggie decided “on a whim” to go to Bourbon Street, where he and a cousin were hit. Reggie was killed, his cousin is seriously injured – NOLA pic.twitter.com/USgfsPBtuZ
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) January 1, 2025
Travis Hunter remembers his cousin Reggie, a victim in the NOLA attack: “He wanted to do the small things, as we say in America, which is provide a living for him and his family. Have fun, go on vacations, and just do the right thing.”
Reggie Hunter was a father of two. pic.twitter.com/Tw7U6QQbG0
— Pamela Brown (@PamelaBrownCNN) January 2, 2025
Nicole Perez, 27, who worked at Kimmy’s Deli in Metairie. She leaves behind a 4-year-old son.
The fourth victim of the New Orleans terror attack is 28-year-old Nicole Perez, who leaves behind a 4-year-old son.
Nicole worked at a deli in Metairie and had just been promoted to manager. Her son is now in the care of her friends. pic.twitter.com/zUf2uH1EL0
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) January 1, 2025
Matthew Tenedorio, 25, an audiovisual technician at New Orleans’ Ceasars Superdome stadium
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote, “25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio, whose family is from Nassau County, is one of the 15 victims who were brutally murdered in the New Orleans terror attack. All New Yorkers are mourning the horrific loss of one of our own.”
25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio, whose family is from Nassau County, is one of the 15 victims who were brutally murdered in the New Orleans terror attack.
All New Yorkers are mourning the horrific loss of one of our own.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) January 2, 2025
The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans released the following statement:
Saints release statement on Matthew Tenedorio, one of the victims of Wednesday terrorist attack. Matthew was a part of the Gameday video crew for Superdome & Smoothie King Center pic.twitter.com/tbLhutcYRg
— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) January 2, 2025
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