The NOPD has identified a suspect in connection with Monday's (December 16, 2024) shooting death of an adult male who worked for Cox Communications.
Wanted is Jalil Williams (pictured, Black male DOB: 7-14-1996). He is being sought on charges of second degree murder.
On December 16, 2024 at about 12:19 p.m., NOPD was notified of an unresponsive person lying in the road next to a work truck. Upon arrival officers found the victim, suffering from gunshot wounds.
EMS transported the victim to the hospital where he died a short time later. He has been identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner as 35-year-old Adam Brown.
Through investigation, detectives determined the shooting occurred during the commission of an attempted armed robbery and identified Williams as the alleged shooter.
Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.