Each passing hour gives us worse and worse news from the New Orleans terror attack.
Victims are being identified after New Year’s celebrations turned deadly following a mass killing of people that also injured dozens of others.
FBI identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Texas as, the suspect who purposely drove his truck into patrons on Bourbon Street.
The family of Matthew Tenedorio has confirmed he was one of the fatal victims of Wednesday morning’s truck attack during New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans.
The 25-year-old man was a Superdome employee.
The native of Slidell, Louisiana, was celebrating New Year’s Eve on Bourbon Street when his life tragically came to an end due to the actions of the 42-year-old United States Army veteran from Texas.
Tenedorio reportedly worked as an audiovisual tech at the Superdome and Smoothie King Center.
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The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans made sure to recognize him when they released a joint statement.
“We remain heartbroken by the tragic events that claimed innocent lives in our city yesterday morning,” the statement reads. “Among those lost was Matthew Tenedorio, a valued member of the ASM New Orleans video production team. Matthew was young, talented, and had a bright future, helping deliver quality content for both the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans.
“Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the Tenedorio family and everyone affected by this senseless act of terrorism. Together, as a city, state, and region, we will come back stronger from this tragedy.”
Bourbon Street In New Orleans Reopens Back Up To The Public
Investigators believe the driver who barreled through a crowd of New Year’s Day partiers in New Orleans acted alone.
Because of that, they felt as if the public would be safe to return to Bourbon Street.
It was reopened to the public on Thursday at noon after at least 14 people were killed, plus the shooter.
The reopening came hours before the AllState Sugar Bowl’s 3 p.m. kickoff at Caesars Super Dome.
