A former wide receiver at Princeton University, a doting father of two and a recent high school graduate were identified by family members as three of the people killed in the truck attack Wednesday in New Orleans.
Martin 'Tiger' Bech, 27Martin “Tiger” Bech, 27, was killed, his mother, Michelle Bech, told NBC News on Wednesday afternoon.
Tiger Bech was later pronounced dead at a hospital, but Michelle Bech said she was able to say goodbye to him before he died.
“It just leaves a huge void in our life.”Martin "Tiger" Bech.
Reggie Hunter, 37Reggie Hunter, 37, of Baton Rouge, died after the truck hit him, said his cousin Shirell Jackson, of Hammond, Louisiana.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
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