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Former football player killed in New Orleans attack
Former Princeton wide receiver Tiger Bech was among the dead in the terrorist attack in Bourbon Street that left 15 dead and 30 wounded.
Tiger Bech, a promising 28-year-old former football player and brother of standout TCU wide receiver Jack Bech, lost his life in a terrorist attack in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. The shocking incident claimed at least 15 lives and left 30 injured.
Bech, renowned for his athletic achievements, earned a scholarship to Princeton, graduating in 2021 after an impressive career as a return specialist. He recorded 53 receptions for 825 yards and three touchdowns. In 2023, he began working as a trader at Seaport Global, a New York-based firm. Friends, colleagues, and fans have fondly remembered his legacy as both an athlete and a person.
Jack Bech, his younger brother, shared his grief on the social platform X: “Love you always brother ! You inspired me everyday now you get to be with me in every moment. I got this family T, don’t worry. This is for us”
A devastating attack strikes the heart of New Orleans
The tragic incident unfolded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter at around 3:15 a.m. A truck plowed into a crowd, and its driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, opened fire after exiting the vehicle.
The FBI confirmed that Jabbar carried a flag associated with the Islamic State (ISIS) and had rigged the truck with improvised explosives, alongside a handgun and an AR-style semiautomatic rifle. Authorities neutralized the attacker at the scene and officially classified the event as a terrorist act.
Among the victims, at least 15 were killed and 30 injured, according to official reports. The violence has left the city reeling and forced the rescheduling of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, which was postponed from Wednesday to Thursday for security reasons.
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