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Who were the victims of the New Orleans attack? | Who were the victims of the New Orleans attack? |
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A well-known American college football player, a young aspiring nurse and a mother of a four-year-old are among the victims of the New Year's day attack in New Orleans in which at least 15 people were killed. | |
Their names are being released by families and relatives before authorities complete post-mortem examinations. | Their names are being released by families and relatives before authorities complete post-mortem examinations. |
Here's what we know so far. | Here's what we know so far. |
Martin 'Tiger' Bech | Martin 'Tiger' Bech |
Martin "Tiger" Bech is a former football player at Princeton University. | Martin "Tiger" Bech is a former football player at Princeton University. |
His death was confirmed in a statement by the university. | His death was confirmed in a statement by the university. |
"There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement. | "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement. |
"He was a 'Tiger' in every way - a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate and a caring friend." | "He was a 'Tiger' in every way - a ferocious competitor with endless 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. | Martin Bech's brother, Jack Bech, posted a tribute on X alongside a news article reporting his death. |
"Love you always brother!" he wrote. "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." | "Love you always brother!" he wrote. "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." |
Mr Bech was a member of the 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship teams. | Mr Bech was a member of the 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship teams. |
Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux | Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux |
The 18-year-old was an aspiring nurse. | The 18-year-old was an aspiring nurse. |
Her death was confirmed by her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, on social media. | Her death was confirmed by her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, on social media. |
"I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother pleaded, along with a photograph of her daughter wearing a red graduation cap and gown from this year. | "I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother pleaded, along with a photograph of her daughter wearing a red graduation cap and gown from this year. |
Ms Dedeaux - who is also a nurse - told local media outlet Nola that her daughter had been due to start her nurse training later this month. | Ms Dedeaux - who is also a nurse - told local media outlet Nola that her daughter had been due to start her nurse training later this month. |
She added that Nikyra had snuck out with a cousin and friend, who both survived. | She added that Nikyra had snuck out with a cousin and friend, who both survived. |
Reggie Hunter | Reggie Hunter |
The death of the store manager and father of two was confirmed to CBS News, the BBC News' US partner, by his cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson. | The death of the store manager and father of two was confirmed to CBS News, the BBC News' US partner, by his cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson. |
Ms Jackson described him as "full of life", and said the 37-year-old had messaged the family minutes after midnight to wish them a Happy New Near. | Ms Jackson described him as "full of life", and said the 37-year-old had messaged the family minutes after midnight to wish them a Happy New Near. |
He was with another cousin who was injured in the attack. | He was with another cousin who was injured in the attack. |
Nicole Perez | Nicole Perez |
Kimberly Usher Fall, Ms Perez's friend and boss at the deli store she worked at, called her a dedicated, smart and a "good-hearted person", according to CBS. | Kimberly Usher Fall, Ms Perez's friend and boss at the deli store she worked at, called her a dedicated, smart and a "good-hearted person", according to CBS. |
The 27-year-old was also a mother to a four-year-old boy. | The 27-year-old was also a mother to a four-year-old boy. |
Matthew Tenedorio | Matthew Tenedorio |
The 25-year-old audio-visual technician had a "laid-back spirit and infectious laughter" that brought joy to those around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name. | The 25-year-old audio-visual technician had a "laid-back spirit and infectious laughter" that brought joy to those around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name. |
His mother Cathy Tenedorio, told US broadcaster NBC News, she last saw her son alive at 21:00 local time on New Year's Eve, adding she remembered hugging and kissing him. | His mother Cathy Tenedorio, told US broadcaster NBC News, she last saw her son alive at 21:00 local time on New Year's Eve, adding she remembered hugging and kissing him. |