New Orleans: The University of Alabama confirmed that student Kareem Badawi was killed in the New Orleans attack on Wednesday.
At least 15 people lost their lives when a truck drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street.
University President Stuart R. Bell expressed his condolences on Facebook, grieving alongside Kareem’s family and friends.
“Kareem’s loss is heartbreaking,” Bell wrote, urging the community to support one another during this difficult time.
High School to Honor Victims and Survivors
Badawi’s high school, the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, is deeply saddened by the loss of their former student.
The school announced a prayer session on Thursday for Kareem Badawi and Parker Vidrine, another injured alumnus.
Badawi and Vidrine both graduated from the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in 2024.
Vidrine sustained injuries in the attack but is reported to be in stable condition.
University Expresses Unity in Mourning
President Bell described Kareem as a bright student whose presence enriched the University of Alabama community.
Faculty and students at the university have expressed shock and grief over the tragic loss.
The school announced plans to provide counseling services for students affected by this heartbreaking news.
Flags at the university will be flown at half-staff in Kareem’s memory, officials confirmed.
Call for Strength and Healing
Episcopal School Head Joe Donovan urged communities to come together in support of victims’ families and injured survivors.
The school called the prayer session an opportunity for collective grief and healing for all affected.
Friends and classmates described Kareem as kind-hearted, intelligent, and always willing to help others.
As both schools mourn the loss, they reaffirm their commitment to promoting peace and rejecting violence.
