Tragedy Strikes Bourbon Street: A Deadly New Year's Day Attack

A New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street claimed 15 lives and injured 30 when a pickup truck rammed through a crowd. Among the victims were Nikyra Dedeaux, Reggie Hunter, Tiger Bech, and Nicole Perez. Families and friends recall the aspirations and lives of those lost.

A devastating attack unfolded on New Year's Day as a white pickup truck plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, leaving 15 dead and 30 injured. The tragedy struck as revelers celebrated, upending the lives of many families.

Among the victims were young Nikyra Dedeaux, dreaming of a nursing career, Reggie Hunter, a devoted father celebrating with family, and former Princeton football star Tiger Bech, whose life was cut short unexpectedly. Each victim had a story and a future that was tragically halted.

Nicole Perez, a single mother working to better her family's life, was also killed in the attack. Her employer confirmed her death and shared the deep impact on her family, especially her young son who now faces a future without his mother.

(With inputs from agencies.)