The New Orleans Police Department shared an emotional video recalling the moment an officer sat with a victim of the Bourbon Street terror attack until the moment of his death. Matthew Tenedorio was one of 14 people killed when a terrorist plowed down Bourbon Street in a truck on Jan. 1, 2025. Tenedorio was gravely injured by a crane that the suspect crashed into. One year later, NOPD officer Adam Sauter recalls responding to the attack, finding Tenedorio under the crane. Sauter explained that he and other officers did everything they could for Tenedorio, but his injuries were too severe. Sauter said all he could do was sit with him until the moment of his death. Following Tenedorio’s death, Sauter was connected with Tenedorio’s parents by a mutual friend. His parents said knowing Sauter sat with their son until he passed brought them peace. “My son, when he died, as he spent his last few breaths, a wonderful person was trying to help him. For a mother to know that is wonderful,” said Cathy Tenedorio, Matthew’s mother. “A lot of police officers, they just do their thing, but you (Sauter) do it with love, you care, and that touched me a lot,” said Louis Tenedorio, Matthew’s father. Sauter credits the Tenedorio family for helping him with his own healing. “Mrs. Cathy and Mr. Lou and their family has truly been a blessing in helping me out getting over everything,” said Sauter. Sauter and Tenedorios wear bracelets every day, honoring Matthew’s life. They also serve on a board together tasked with creating a permanent memorial for those killed in the attack.
The New Orleans Police Department shared an emotional video recalling the moment an officer sat with a victim of the Bourbon Street terror attack until the moment of his death.
Matthew Tenedorio was one of 14 people killed when a terrorist plowed down Bourbon Street in a truck on Jan. 1, 2025.
Tenedorio was gravely injured by a crane that the suspect crashed into.
One year later, NOPD officer Adam Sauter recalls responding to the attack, finding Tenedorio under the crane.
Sauter explained that he and other officers did everything they could for Tenedorio, but his injuries were too severe.
Sauter said all he could do was sit with him until the moment of his death.
Following Tenedorio’s death, Sauter was connected with Tenedorio’s parents by a mutual friend.
His parents said knowing Sauter sat with their son until he passed brought them peace.
“My son, when he died, as he spent his last few breaths, a wonderful person was trying to help him. For a mother to know that is wonderful,” said Cathy Tenedorio, Matthew’s mother.
“A lot of police officers, they just do their thing, but you (Sauter) do it with love, you care, and that touched me a lot,” said Louis Tenedorio, Matthew’s father.
Sauter credits the Tenedorio family for helping him with his own healing.
“Mrs. Cathy and Mr. Lou and their family has truly been a blessing in helping me out getting over everything,” said Sauter.
Sauter and Tenedorios wear bracelets every day, honoring Matthew’s life.
They also serve on a board together tasked with creating a permanent memorial for those killed in the attack.
