Auburn grad, Alabama freshman among those killed in New Orleans attack
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A New Year’s Day attack in New Orelans, Louisiana has left at least 15 people dead including an Auburn University graduate and a freshman at the University of Alabama.
Both universities have released statements.
Note: This post will be updated on how to assist the victims’ families and any public services or vigils as more information becomes available.
Drew Dauphin
Drew Dauphin was a 2023 graduate of Auburn University and a 2016 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy. He played football and basketball at ACA.
Both schools released a statement Thursday after the news was confirmed.
“On behalf of Auburn University, I send my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of 2023 graduate Drew Dauphin who was taken from us in the New Orleans terror attack. Words cannot convey the sorrow the Auburn Family feels for Drew’s family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time. Our thoughts are with the Dauphin family and the families of all the victims of this senseless tragedy.”
~ Chris Roberts, President at Auburn University
“The ACA family mourns with the Dauphin family in the loss of their son, Drew, a beloved part of the ACA community and graduate of 2016. Drew is remembered as a friend, leader, and key part of ACA’s baseball and football programs. Our hearts are heavy as we share in the grief of this loss with the Dauphin family and Drew’s many friends and classmates.”
~ Alabama Christian Academy on Facebook
According to an active LinkedIn page, Dauphin was working as an engineer for Honda in Birmingham.
Kareem Badawi
18-year-old Kareem Badawi, a University of Alabama student and Sigma Chi fraternity member, was also killed in the attack. The Louisiana native was back in his home state celebrating the holiday with friends from Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge.
The university posted the following statement on New Year’s Day:
“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.”
~ Stuart Bell, President at University of Alabama
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