Wednesday violent attack in New Orleans has claimed the lives of at least ten people, and one of those victims is former Princeton football player Tiger Bech.
Bech, born in New Orleans, played for Princeton from 2016-2018, and was an All-Ivy League kick returner. During his three-year career, he caught 53 passes for 825 yards with three touchdowns.
He graduated from college in 2021 and pursued a career in finance. He worked as a stockbroker in New York City, but traveled back home to Louisiana for the holidays.
Bech was also the older brother of current TCU wide receiver Jack Bech.
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Jack shared the news of his brother’s death on X with a tribute.
“I love you always brother! You inspired me every day, now that you can be with me any moment. I have this family T, don’t worry. This is for us,” the TCU player wrote.
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The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack drove into a crowd during a New Year’s celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, killing at least ten people and injuring dozens. The suspect has been identified by the FBI as Shamsud Din Jabbar.
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Princeton Tigers wide receiver Tiger Bech (7) is tackled by Pennsylvania Quakers running back Hunter Hayes (8) during a game between the Penn Quakers and the Princeton Tigers on November 17, 2018 at Powers Field in Princeton, NJ. (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Sugar bowl 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans was postponed after the attack.
The FBI is also working to determine “the subject’s potential associations and ties with terrorist organizations” after an ISIS flag was found in the truck. Weapons and a possible IED were located in the suspect’s vehicle, and other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter.
Fox News Digital’s Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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