MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day US media reported, citing a person close to the family, that Sean Copeland, 51, and his son, Brodie, 11, were possible victims of attack in Nice.
"We can confirm two U.S. citizens were killed in #NiceAttack. We express condolences to family and friends of those killed," the state department said on Twitter.
.@statedeptspox: We can confirm two U.S. citizens were killed in #NiceAttack. We express condolences to family and friends of those killed.
— Department of State (@StateDept) 15 июля 2016 г.
Late on Thursday evening, a heavy truck rammed into a crowd celebrating the Bastille Day in Nice, killing 84 and injuring dozens.
The driver was shot dead by police. According to documents found inside the truck, he was a 31-year-old man who was a resident of Nice of Tunisian origin.
