The big picture: Authorities identified the suspect as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas, and have yet to publicly identify the victims. But families have come forward with details of loved ones killed in the attack in the French Quarter.

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux traveled from Gulfport, Mississippi, to attend New Year's Eve celebrations in New Orleans with her cousin and a friend on Tuesday, per NOLA.com.

Reggie Hunter, 37

Reggie Hunter and a cousin went to Bourbon Street after work on a "whim," saying "Hey, the Sugar Bowl is tomorrow. It's New Year's Eve. Let's go to the city," his cousin Shirell Jackson told NOLA.com, in reference to the college football game that was postponed due to the attack.

Tiger Bech, 27

Tiger Bech, a former standout college football player, was kept on life support until his family arrived, according to KLFY.

Nicole Perez, 28

Nicole Perez had a 4-year-old son and worked at a deli in Metairie, her family told NOLA.com.

The injured

What's next: Orleans Parish Coroner Dwight McKenna on Wednesday afternoon said it will take several days to perform all the autopsies.