New Orleans Bourbon Street attack: Girl 18, and father of two among 15 people killed on New Year's Day
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As many families across America rang in the New Year on Wednesday, at least fifteen were sadly torn apart after their loved ones were tragically killed in a suspected terror attack in New Orleans. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, plowed his pickup truck from Canal Street into Bourbon Street at about 3:15am on New Year's Day, the FBI told reporters on Wednesday. An ISIS flag was visible on the vehicle, and weapons and a potential improvised explosive device were found inside.
So far, no official confirmation has been given regarding the identity of the victims, but the loved ones of those sadly killed in the attack have been slowly coming forwards on social media to pay tribute to those they have lost. READ MORE: Huge underwater volcano off US coast set to erupt this year after 'swelling' spotted - scientists warn.
Among the people killed are an 18 year old woman, a 37 year old father of two, a former Football player aged just 27, and a 28 year old mum, who has now left behind a 4 year old son to mourn her passing. Here’s everything we know about the reported victims so far….
Nikyra, 18, originally from Gulfport, Mississippi, had been due to start a nursing programme in January, to follow in the footsteps of her mother, who herself was a dedicated nurse. Sadly the promising young student was killed on Tuesday evening, when she was hit by a pickup truck after coming to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year with her cousin and a friend, according to the people she was with.
Affectionately known as “Biscuit” to her friends, and Cheyenne to her family, her friend Zion Parsons said Dedeaux "was never down, or grumpy,” and instead he referred to her as a "a little ball of sunshine” who often made a point of cheering up her friends and spreading positivity.
