A British national was among at least 14 people killed in a car attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
The Metropolitan Police named him as Edward Pettyfer, 31, of Chelsea, London.
In a statement, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office said it was supporting the victim’s family.
During the attack, a man in a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on the city’s Bourbon Street before being killed by police.
In a statement, Mr Pettyfer’s family said: “The whole family is devastated by the tragic news of Ed’s death in New Orleans. He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many.
“He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost family members to this horrific attack. We ask that we as a family grieve the loss of Ed. Grief can be done privately. Thanks.”
A famous American college football player, a young aspiring nurse and A mother of a four-year-old child is also among the victims.
Their names were released by family and relatives before post-mortem examinations were completed by authorities in the US.
The attack is believed to have been carried out by a 42-year-old Texas resident and US Army veteran.
After driving the truck through the crowd, the suspect is said to have gotten out and fired a weapon before being shot dead by police.
The FBI says an Islamic State group flag was found inside the vehicle.
According to the police, two improvised explosive devices were also found nearby.
The name of the accused is Shamsuddin Jabbar. He is believed to have acted alone. The FBI called it a “premeditated and malicious act”.
At least 39 other people were injured in the attack, which took place at around 03:15 (09:15 GMT) on Wednesday in the city’s French Quarter – a bustling nightspot among locals and tourists.
Some of the injured have been discharged from hospital but more than a dozen remain, some of whom are being treated in the ICU.
Bourbon Street was opened to the public Thursday morning ahead of the Sugar Bowl, the highly anticipated college American football game between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia, drawing thousands of attendees.