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One of the victims in the New Orleans deadly terror attack is a University of Alabama student.Alabama President Stuart R. Bell posted on social media, stating:"I learned today that Kareem Badawi, one of our students at The University of Alabama, was killed in the terrorist attack in New Orleans. I grieve alongside family and friends of Kareem in their heartbreaking loss. Our staff have been actively engaged in supportive outreach and the Office of Student Care and Well Being is available at 205-348-2461 or bamacares@ua.edu. Please take a moment to pray for those impacted by this tragedy." Badawi and a survivor of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans were identified by a post from their school in Louisiana.Episcopal School of Baton Rouge issued the following statement regarding the attack:"It is with a profound sense of sorrow and grief that we share difficult news involving members of our Episcopal family. Earlier today, we learned of a horrific attack in New Orleans that has tragically impacted our school community. Because of the sensitive nature and out of respect for the families, there is only so much that is appropriate to share at this time. We are deeply saddened to share that alumnus Parker Vidrine ’24 was critically injured and is hospitalized, and alumnus Kareem Badawi ’24 tragically passed away as a result of the attack."The school will hold a vigil on Thursday to honor their memories.“It is with great sadness and grief, and with hearts satisfied with Allah’s decision and destiny, I announce the death of my son, Karim Bilal Badawi, who died early today in the morning as a result of a tragic accident in New Orleans,” his father, Belal Badawi, posted on Facebook. “We ask Allah Almighty to shower his mercy on him, and give us patience and strength.”Another victim from the terror attack was an Auburn graduate. WVTM 13 is working closely with our sister station WDSU in New Orleans to bring you the latest information.Shamsud-Din Jabbar was driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group through a New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans, killing at least 14 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into people before being shot dead by police.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —
One of the victims in the New Orleans deadly terror attack is a University of Alabama student.
Alabama President Stuart R. Bell posted on social media, stating:
"I learned today that Kareem Badawi, one of our students at The University of Alabama, was killed in the terrorist attack in New Orleans. I grieve alongside family and friends of Kareem in their heartbreaking loss. Our staff have been actively engaged in supportive outreach and the Office of Student Care and Well Being is available at 205-348-2461 or bamacares@ua.edu. Please take a moment to pray for those impacted by this tragedy."
Badawi and a survivor of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack in New Orleans were identified by a post from their school in Louisiana.
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge issued the following statement regarding the attack:
"It is with a profound sense of sorrow and grief that we share difficult news involving members of our Episcopal family. Earlier today, we learned of a horrific attack in New Orleans that has tragically impacted our school community. Because of the sensitive nature and out of respect for the families, there is only so much that is appropriate to share at this time. We are deeply saddened to share that alumnus Parker Vidrine ’24 was critically injured and is hospitalized, and alumnus Kareem Badawi ’24 tragically passed away as a result of the attack."
The school will hold a vigil on Thursday to honor their memories.
“It is with great sadness and grief, and with hearts satisfied with Allah’s decision and destiny, I announce the death of my son, Karim Bilal Badawi, who died early today in the morning as a result of a tragic accident in New Orleans,” his father, Belal Badawi, posted on Facebook. “We ask Allah Almighty to shower his mercy on him, and give us patience and strength.”
Another victim from the terror attack was an Auburn graduate.
WVTM 13 is working closely with our sister station WDSU in New Orleans to bring you the latest information.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar was driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group through a New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans, killing at least 14 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into people before being shot dead by police.
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