Brother of TCU football player killed in New Orleans attack
Texas man identified as Bourbon Street attack suspect
An Army veteran from Houston rented the truck that he allegedly drove into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The death toll now stands at 15 people. Dozens more, including two police officers, were injured in what officials are calling an "act of terrorism."
FORT WORTH, Texas - One of the victims in the terror attack on Bourbon Street was the brother of a standout wide receiver at TCU.
Jack Bech posted a message of love and appreciation for his brother, Tiger, on X.
TCU Football also posted a statement of support for the Bech family.
And the members of the Minister of Justice Coalition and Clergy for Safe Cities gathered on Thursday to pray for the family.
"I spoke with my dear brother and friend at TCU, Coach Franks. I asked them who they were doing, and um, as to be expected. The entire campus is hurting for one of their students whose brother was just out having fun and he lost his life," said Pastor Kyev Tatum.
The Bech brothers grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and played football for St. Thomas More Catholic High School.
Tiger Bech was a kick-returner and receiver on the Princeton football team and graduated in 2021. Jack Bech is currently in his senior year at TCU.
Tiger Bech (Princeton Football)
ESPN reports the Princeton head football coach sent text messages to Jack and Tiger's father offering condolences and sharing memories.
Tiger Bech had reportedly moved to New York after graduation for a job as a stockbrocker.
He was vacationing in New Orleans for the holidays.