Three victims among the 15 people killed when a car drove into a crowd in New Orleans Wednesday morning have been identified by family members. Officials, however, have not yet released the names of the victims. Why It Matters Shamsud-Din Jabbar , 42, has been named the suspect in the New Year's attack on Bourbon Street that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 early Wednesday morning.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. A key line of inquiry is whether the attack was orchestrated or inspired by a foreign terrorist group. What To Know The attack occurred around 4:15 a.
m. EST in the French Quarter, one of New Orleans' busiest areas, during the city's New Year's Eve celebrations. The three victims identified so far are Reggie Hunter, Nikyra Dedeaux and Tiger Bech.
Reggie Hunter Reggie Hunter, 37, had just left work and was heading to his cousin's home when the attack happened, his first cousin Shirell Jackson told Nola.com. Hunter was killed, and his cousin was injured, according to Jackson.
"They decided to go out there because he came in from work and said, 'Hey, the Sugar Bowl is tomorrow. It's New Year's Eve. Let's go to the city,'" Jackson said.
"Just something so simple. 'Hey cuz, had, wanna ride me to the city?'" Hunter, a father of two, was born in California and lived in Baton Rouge. He worked as a warehouse manager.
Jackson said Hunter was close to his family and loved fashion and working out. Nikyra Dedeaux Nikyra "Cheyenne" Dedeaux, 18,.
