10 January 2025

Wednesday Violent attack In New Orleans it claimed the lives of at least 10 people, and one of those victims was former Princeton football player Tiger Beck.

Beck, a native of New Orleans, He played for Princeton From 2016-18, he 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 the university in 2021 and pursued a career in finance. He worked as a stock broker in New York City, but returned 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 message.

“Love you always bro! You inspire me every day and now you can be with me every moment. You got this family T, don't worry. This is for us,” the TCU player wrote.

Notre Dame calls on fans to 'join us in prayer' after apparent terrorist attack before the Sugar Bowl

The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack plowed into a crowd at a New Year's celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The suspect was identified as Shams al-Din Jabbar by the FBI.

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Princeton Tigers wide receiver Tiger Beck

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, New Jersey. (Andy Lewis/Ikon Sportswire via Getty Images)

the 2025 sugar bowl The New Orleans Superdome was postponed after the attack.

The FBI is also working to determine the subject's “possible ties and affiliations with terrorist organizations,” after an ISIS flag was found in the truck. Weapons and a possible explosive device were found inside the suspect's vehicle, and other possible explosive devices were found in the French Quarter.

Fox News Digital's Paulina Didaj contributed to this report.

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