Nicole Perez, a 28-year-old mum of a 4-year-old boy has been recognized as one of many victims of the New Orleans assault, with condolences being shared on all social platforms together with Instagram, Fb and X (previously Twitter).

Perez, of Metairie LA, was one among 15 individuals killed when a ‘lunatic’ recognized as Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed his truck right into a crowd of individuals on Bourbon Avenue early Wednesday, January 1 2025.

The assault, which occurred when the group was ringing within the New Yr, killed over a dozen and injured extra. Whereas authorities are but to formally establish victims, relations and mates are taking to social media to mourn them and confirming their identities to the press. In some cases, fundraisers have additionally been set as much as assist the grieving households.

Nicole Perez, 27, was a Deli supervisor in Metairie who had simply been promoted to the place, in response to the Shreveport Bossier Metropolis Advocate on Instagram. She was out with mates when the truck assault occurred, and she or he was taken to College Hospital however sadly succumbed to her accidents.

Her good friend and boss, Kimberly Usher-Corridor, mentioned she was an amazing particular person and worker and a incredible mother. Perez had simply moved into a brand new condominium and was usually in a great place in her life.

“She was an amazing mom,” Usher-Fall advised ABC Information’ Diane Macedo. “She simply was a extremely thrilling little younger girl and she or he was getting herself collectively.”

In line with her, Perez usually introduced her son, Melvin (Melo) to work and was serving to him study math and to learn.

Usher-Fall arrange a GoFundMe in Perez’s reminiscence to assist out her child.

“Her son Melo is now with out his momma, and we’re with out our good friend and devoted worker. I’m hoping to get some assist for her burial bills and to assist her son with bills he might want to transition into a brand new residing scenario.” the fundraiser learn. It has to date raised over $30,000, with an total goal of $50,000.

Touched social media customers shared emotional reactions to the information.

“Poor child,” one particular person commented on Instagram on a put up figuring out a number of victims, together with Perez.

“Prayers for this lovely younger girl’s household and mates. So tragic,” one other consumer wrote on Fb.