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The first victim of the New Orleans terror attack has been identified as 18-year-old Nikyra Dedeaux from Gulfport, Mississippi.

Nikyra was due to start a nursing program at Blue Cliff College on Jan .13. She came to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year.

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

The third victim of the New Orleans attack is 27-year-old Tiger Bech, a Lafayette native and former football player for Princeton University.

Tiger was kept on life support until his family arrived, after which he died. He's the older brother of former LSU player Jack Bech.

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.

The fifth victim of the New Orleans terror attack has been identified as 21-year-old Hubert Gauthreaux, according to NOLA.

Hubert's family had been searching for him for hours until he was found at a local hospital, where he died of his injuries.

The sixth victim of the New Orleans terror attack has been identified as 25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio, an audiovisual technician for the Superdome.

Matthew was shot and killed. "His loss leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his family and friends," his cousin said.

The seventh victim of the New Orleans attack is 18-year-old Kareem Badawi, a freshman at the University of Alabama.

Kareem graduated from the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge last year, according to school officials.

The eighth victim of the New Orleans terror attack has been identified as Drew Dauphin from Alabama.

Drew graduated from Auburn University in 2023 and worked as an auto engineer for Honda.

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.

63-year-old Terrence Kennedy is the 10th victim of the New Orleans terror attack. He was also known as Terry.

Terry was born in New Orleans, loved sports, and was described by his family as "very kind" with an "extremely big heart."

40-year-old Elliot Wilkinson, originally from Slidell, LA, is the 11th victim of the New Orleans terror attack.

Elliot struggled with mental illness and was recently released from prison. He was living on the street, not wanting to be a burden to his family.

Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old British tourist from London, is the 12th victim of the New Orleans terror attack.

"He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many," his family said in a statement.

43-year-old Brandon Taylor, a cook from Terrytown, is the 13th victim of the New Orleans terror attack.

Brandon was mostly quiet around strangers but had a deep love for music and rapping. He was engaged to be married.

The last victim of the New Orleans terror attack has been identified as LaTasha Polk, 47.

LaTasha was described as a hard-working nursing assistant and the mom of a teenage boy.