Who were the victims of the deadly New Orleans attack

A famous American football player, an aspiring young nurse and the mother of a four-year-old child are among the victims of a New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans where at least 15 people were killed.

Their names are being released by the families and relatives of the government before the post-mortem examination is completed.

Here’s what we know so far.

Martin “Tiger” Bech is a former football player at Princeton University.

His death has been confirmed by a university statement.

“There was no better name for the Princeton player I coached,” Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement.

“He was a ‘Tiger’ in every way – a fierce competitor with boundless energy, a beloved companion and a caring friend.”

Martin Bech’s brother, Jack Bech, posted a tribute to X along with an obituary.

“I love you always brother!” he wrote. “You inspire me every day now you can be with me anytime. I have a family T, don’t worry. This is ours.”

Bech was a member of the 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship teams.

The 18-year-old was a pregnant nurse.

His death was confirmed by his mother, Melissa Dedeaux, on television.

“I lost my son, just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!,” pleaded the woman along with a photo of her daughter wearing a red cap and gown for her graduation this year.

Ms Dedeaux – who is also a nurse – told reporters in Nola that her daughter was due to start a nursing course at the end of this month.

He added that Nikyra ran into her cousin and friend, who survived.

The death of the store manager and father of two was confirmed by CBS News, the BBC News partner in the US, and his cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson.

Ms Jackson described him as “full of life”, and said the 37-year-old texted the family just after midnight to wish them a Happy New Year.

He had a cousin who was injured in the attack.

Kimberly Usher Fall, Ms Perez’s friend and boss at the deli where she worked, described her as dedicated, intelligent and a “good-hearted person”, according to CBS.

The 27-year-old was also the mother of a four-year-old child.

The 25-year-old actress had a “steady spirit and infectious laugh” that brought joy to those around her, according to a fundraiser her family set up in her name.

His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, told a US reporter at NBC News, that she saw her son alive at 21:00 on New Year’s Eve, adding that she remembered hugging him and kissing him.