New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault investigation.
Sought is the pictured individual, known as Niya and nicknamed "NINE" on social media.
According to investigators, around 8:00 p.m. on March 21, 2026 in the 2800 block of Ursula spencer Way an aggravated assault involving a firearm was committed. The pictured individual is believed to possess information important to the investigation into the aggravated assault.
Note the pictured individual is NOT wanted for this crime and is sought only because of the information they are believed to possess.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at: nopdpio@nola.gov