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Suspect Wanted For Murder

by Barry C Fletcher

August 19, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Eighth District, Homicide

Suspect Wanted For Murder

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for second degree murder and three counts of attempted second degree murder. 

Wanted is Jawuan Riley (pictured), Black male, DOB 05/11/2000. 

According to investigators, around 1:00 a.m. on July 27, 2025 an incident involving multiple victims and vehicles being struck by gunfire occurred on US 90 West (on the Crescent City Connection bridge). Homicide detectives identified Jawuan Riley as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. 

Anyone with information regarding the crime or the location of Jawuan Riley is asked to call Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.