All 14 victims who were killed after a suspected ISIS terrorist rammed a pickup into New Years revelers have now been identified.
Horror unfolded when Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42 drove a Ford F-150 into crowds ringing in 2025 in New Orleans' French Quarter on Wednesday around 3.15am.
The coroner's office said all the victims died from blunt force injuries while Jabbar, was fatally shot in a firefight with police.
The youngest victim was 18 years old and the oldest 63. Most victims were in their 20s.
They came from from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, New Jersey and the United Kingdom.
Latasha Polk, a nursing assistant and mom of a teenage boy, was the last victim to be identified.
Her family had gathered at a vigil on Saturday evening in New Orleans to light candles, after the coroner's office informed them of her death that morning.
They had been frantically looking for her, and were grateful for the closure. Her cousin Sebastian said: 'It was the wrong call we got, but as least we got the call.'
Sebastian said that he was all out of tears by the time he arrived at the vigil to honor his cousin, who he considered as close to him as a sister.
Latasha Polk, a nursing assistant and mom of a teenage boy, was the last victim to be identified
The driver who plowed into pedestrians celebrating the New Year in New Orleans killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens is dead following a shootout with police
The youngest victim was 18 years old and the oldest 63. Most victims were in their 20s
Her other cousin Courtney Polk said: 'Every time you saw her she was smiling. It's hard but we see all the love for her.'
Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, drove a white Ford SUV into pedestrians ringing in 2025 in New Orleans' French Quarter Wednesday around 3.15am local time
Some of Tasha's relatives held each other crying on the curb near the cross where they had placed candles for her and other victims.
British citizen Edward Pettifer, 31, was also identified on Saturday as being one of those killed.
His family in a statement they were 'devastated at the tragic news of Ed's death', and described him as 'a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend'.
They added: 'We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost their family members due to this terrible attack.'
Pettifer was the stepson of Prince William's nanny, with him and the Princess of Wales both saying they were 'shocked and saddened' following his death.
The future monarch released a tribute on social media, which read: 'Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer.
'Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack.'
Edward Pettifer, 31, from Chelsea, London, has been named as the British national killed in the New Year terror attack in New Orleans
Brandon Taylor, 43, of Harvey, Louisiana, was also killed when the truck careened down Bourbon street
It came after King Charles said he was 'deeply saddened' following the death of the 31-year-old.
The monarch is understood to be in contact with the Pettifer family in the wake of their eldest son's tragic death.
The U.K.'s Foreign Office also said it was supporting Pettifer's family and was in contact with U.S. authorities.
Brandon Taylor, 43, of Harvey, Louisiana, was also killed when the truck careened down Bourbon street.
His partner Heather Genusa paid tribute to him on social media, writing: 'Brandon Taylor, I Love you with all my heart. My Lazy, My Bae.
'I can't believe you're gone. My life is never going to be the same. Partners in crime for life.'
Brandon Taylor, 43, of Harvey, Louisiana, was killed when the pickup truck careened down Bourbon Street.
Elliot Wilkinson, 40, of Slidell, Louisiana, was identified by his brother Cecil who made a post about his sibling on Facebook.
He said: 'To my little brother Elliot Wilkinson you was loved and you will truly be missed.
'I know life was hard for you at times. But I wasn't expecting to get the phone call this morning you was one of them that got hit in New Orleans in the French Quarter.'
People react as they attend a vigil for the victims of a truck attack on New Year's Day, in New Orleans
Elliot Wilkinson, seen here, of Slidell, Louisiana, was identified by his brother Cecil who made a post about his sibling on Facebook.
New Orleans native Terrence Kennedy had spent years in the service industry and enjoyed spending his retirement strolling down the French Quarter.
He enjoyed people-watching, according to his niece Monisha James who spoke out after it was confirmed the 63-year-old died in the attack.
She said: 'Bourbon is like a free party. He was enjoying his city that he enjoyed for 63 years.'
Kennedy told his sister he was going out on New Year's Eve and after failing to return home they spent the day searching for him.
The family still doesn't know if he died from the car's impact or gunshot wounds; all they were told is that he was still alive when he got to the hospital.
James, 43, described her uncle as a humble helper and a handyman, adding: 'Just a sweet, kind, loving, helpful person that would not harm anyone.'
Kennedy's younger sister Jacqueline Kennedy, 59, said her brother was known for his big heart and his love of sports.
'My brother had a kind heart. He was loving and caring and giving and he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers', she said.
Terrence Kennedy was remembered by his family as being a humble helper and a handyman with a big heart
Billy DiMaio was remembered by his parents as being a 'humble kid' who 'loved life'
Billy DiMaio, 25, was another of the attack's victims having been in the city to celebrate New Year's Eve and see friends who planned to go to the Sugar Bowl.
DiMaio, of Holmdel, New Jersey, was humble and gentled-hearted, so devoted to family that he had a tattoo with all of his cousins´ names, his parents told NOLA.com.
A New York City-based account executive for the media company Audacy, his parents Tracie and Bill DiMaio,told the news site that his friends escaped injury.
Bill added: 'He was a good, humble kid. He loved life', his mother added: 'He was a pure, gentle-hearted soul. He will be truly missed.'
His employer said in a statement: 'Beyond his professional achievements, Billy will be fondly remembered for his unwavering work ethic, positive attitude, and kindness.'
Hurbert Gauthreaux, 21, of Gretna, Louisiana, was among the victims, the coroner's office said.
Archbishop Shaw High School, in Marrero, Louisiana, posted on Facebook that Gauthreaux was from the class of 2021.
Hubert Gauthreaux, 21, died alongside 13 others celebrating the first hours of 2025 on Bourbon Street is New Orleans' historic French Quarter on Wednesday
Messages and tributes for the victims are written on the wall at a memorial
Gauthreaux 'was tragically killed in the senseless act of violence that occurred early this morning in the French Quarter. He was 21 years old,' the school said.
It later emerged that the last words to his sister were 'Happy New Year's, I love you'.
He sent his last message at 12.08am to his sister Brooke Gauthreaux, a student at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.
'Happy new year i love u!!' she replied, to which Hubert responded 'love you too'.
Hubert's family met at the site of the massacre on Friday and walked hand-in-hand down Bourbon Street, with a police escort.
Brooke collapsed with emotion as they walked, prompting tears even from the officers escorting them, and spoke at a memorial forming at the site.
'The memory of his love and kindness will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers,' she said on behalf of the family.
She described her little brother as someone who loved deeply, gave generously, and brought joy to everyone who knew him.
Gauthreaux's 's last words to his sister Brooke were 'Happy New Year's, I love you'.
Brooke collapsed with emotion as they walked, prompting tears even from the officers escorting them, and spoke at a memorial forming at the site
Kareem Badawi, 23, was a University of Alabama freshman when he was killed in the attack.
A native of Louisiana and a graduate of the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Badawi had started at the Alabama university this fall.
Badawi travelled to the popular New Year’s Eve celebration with friends before sending his father one final message moments before his death saying: ‘Happy New Year Daddy’,
Belal Badawi told DailyMail.com that his son was a ‘good honest hard worker’, who was studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama.
‘We’re going through an awful time right now, our son is just 18 years old’, he said. ‘He is a good kid, he’s smart.
‘Everyone was back together for the holiday period, that’s why he was back in town.
‘I texted him at midnight to say Happy New Year, and he replied saying ‘Happy New Year Daddy’, and that’s the last time I heard from him.
‘We kept calling him after we saw the news, because we knew he was in the attack area.’
The family then drove to New Orleans from their home in Baton Rouge in an attempt to track down Kareem.
Kareem Badawi, 18, was killed in the New Orleans French Quarter terror attack on New Year’s Day
Dauphin, seen here, was a supplier process engineer at the American Honda Motor Company in Birmingham, Alabama, according to his LinkedIn
Andrew Dauphin, 26, from Montgomery, Alabama, also lost his life in the attack, with his former school confirming his passing.
Christopher B. Roberts, president of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, said on the social platform X that Dauphin was 2023 graduate.
'Words cannot convey the sorrow the Auburn Family feels for Drew's family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time,' Roberts said.
'Our thoughts are with the Dauphin family and the families of all the victims of this senseless tragedy.'
Dauphin was a supplier process engineer at the American Honda Motor Company in Birmingham, Alabama, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Matthew Tenedorio of Picayune, Mississippi, was also killed in the truck attack, the coroner's office said.
'He was 25 years old. He was just starting life. He had the job of his dreams,' his mother, Cathy Tenedorio, told NBC News. 'It's just very sad.'
A GoFundMe page created by a cousin says he was an audiovisual technician at the Superdome.
'He was a wonderful kid,' Louis Tenedorio added. 'He loved people. He loved animals. He always had a smile. So many friends. He had so many friends.'
Matthew Tenedorio of Picayune, Mississippi, was also killed in the truck attack
Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, seen here, had a job at a hospital and was set to start college and begin working towards her goal of becoming a registered nurse
Cathy Tenedorio said she had spent New Year's Eve with Matthew and another one of her sons.
A statement from the NFL's Saints and NBA's Pelicans said: 'We remain heartbroken by the tragic events that claimed innocent lives in our city.
'Among those lost was Matthew Tenedorio, a valued member of the ASM New Orleans video production team.'
Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, 18, was among the 14 after she snuck out from her Lyman home along with her cousin and their friend Zion Parsons, 18, to attend the festivities.
Her mom Melissa Dedeaux, 40, told earlier this week how she pleaded with her daughter not to go.
'When your parents say don’t go anywhere please listen to them,' the stricken parent wrote
'This was an act of terrorism and now my baby is gone y’all.. my baby is gone she is no longer with us.
'I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!'
She described her late daughter as a bright, aspiring nurse who 'never got into trouble'.
Dedeaux had a job at a hospital and was set to start college and begin working towards her goal of becoming a registered nurse.
37-year-old father of two Reggie Hunter had just left work and was headed to celebrate the New Year with his cousin when the attack happened.
Hunter died and his cousin was injured. The coroner's office said he was from Prairieville, Louisiana.
Tiger Bech, a 27-year-old former high school and college football player from Louisiana was also among those killed.
37-year-old father of two Reggie Hunter had just left work and was headed to celebrate the New Year with his cousin when the attack happened
Tiger Bech, a 27-year-old former high school and college football player from Louisiana was also among those killed
He graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with a degree in finance. He worked as a trader at a New York brokerage firm
Kim Broussard, athletic director at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, said Bech attended the high school, where he played wide receiver, quarterback, punt returner and defensive back.
Bech played football at Princeton University before graduating in 2021. Marty Cannon, STM principal and former coach of Bech, said he was charismatic, intelligent and an incredibly talented football player.
He regularly returned home to visit his tight-knit family, close friends and people at the school. He was home over Christmas.
Cannon added: 'We live in a relatively small community here where not a lot of people leave but many do.
'I'm not surprised at all that Tiger could take off from south Louisiana and go off and get an amazing education at a place like Princeton and then lock himself into a community up there and just flourish. He's that kind of guy.'
Nicole Perez was a single mother to a four-year-old son working hard to make life better for her family when she was killed, according to her employer.
Nicole Perez was a single mother to a 4-year-old son working hard to make life better for her family when she was killed
Perez, 27, was recently promoted to manager at Kimmy´s Deli in Metairie, Louisiana, and 'was really excited about it,' deli owner Kimberly Usher said in an interview.
'She was a really good mom,' said Usher, who started a GoFundMe account to cover Perez's burial costs and to help with expenses for her son that 'he will need to transition into a new living situation,' the donation request says.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said the innocent lives lost will never be forgotten, as he declared on Friday a period of mourning for the victims, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 6. A different victim is to be remembered each day.
'However, Louisiana and her people will never cower in fear,' he said. 'Instead, we will unite and come back stronger in honor of every person who lost their lives that day.'
Jabbar planned to use a 'very rare explosive compound' as part of attack, authorities have now said.
Federal investigators said the compound, found in two homemade IEDs at the scene, has never been used before in a terror attack in the US or Europe, two senior law enforcement sources told NBC News.
Federal investigators said Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, used a rare explosive compound in two of the homemade IEDs left at the scene
One of the explosives was found in a cooler on Bourbon Street. The explosive compound has never been used before in a terror attack in the US or Europe
Authorities are investigating how Jabbar, 42, came to know of the material and how to use it in his bombs.
The explosives were found on Bourbon Street - one was discovered inside a cooler - but neither detonated.
It is unclear what caused the bombs to malfunction as the transmitter Jabbar planned to use to set off the explosives was also found in his truck.
Federal authorities are currently testing the materials at an FBI laboratory, according to NBC News.
Other bomb-making materials were found at an Airbnb he rented before the attack. Jabbar had set the Mandeville Street rental on fire in an 'effort to destroy it and other evidence of his crime.'
However, the fire 'extinguished itself' before it could get to other rooms, the New Orleans Fire Department said, allowing authorities to recover evidence.
The US Army veteran left the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property littered in white powder and wires before he carried out the deadly attack.
Jabbar was shot dead in a gun battle with police moments after plowing his vehicle into a crowd of revelers.
He had been an open admirer of the Islamic terror group ISIS and had the group's flag flying from his vehicle.
And his home in a largely Muslim neighborhood of North Houston shows his devotion to Islam. A copy of the Koran was left open on an easel next to a vase of faux flowers.