American tourist Kurt Cochran named as a London attack victim — while his wife is in hospital

pulse

May 16, 2017 10:02 AM

A Facebook user called Shantell Payne said in a post that Cochran was killed during the terror attack.

kurt cochran london attacks

LONDON — An American tourist from Utah, US has been named as the second civilian killed in the attack on the capital on Wednesday.

The announcement of Kurt Cochran's death first came from a Facebook post by a user called Shantell Payne, who said he was killed during the terror attack. Both Cochran and his wife Melissa were tagged in the post. It said:

Kurt Cochran

Melissa Payne Cochran

It is not clear what relationship Payne had with the Cochrans.

NBC later confirmed with his family that Cochran was in Europe with his wife to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. NBC then confirmed his death and released a statement from the family:

US President Donald Trump tweeted his condolences to the family:

The news is yet to be confirmed by British authorities.

Around 2.30 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, a lone assailant mowed down dozens of pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in a 4X4 car, before killing a police officer with a knife in the grounds of Parliament.

pulse

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng