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Suspect Wanted For Murder

by Barry C Fletcher

May 5, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Murder, Wanted

Suspect Wanted For Murder

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for murder.

Wanted is William Powell (pictured), Black male, DOB 08/15/1982.

According to investigators, on March 19, 2022, 38 year-old Ciara Bullock was killed in a murder-by-shooting which occurred in the 3000 block of South Saratoga Street. Through investigation, Homicide detectives have identified William Powell as being the perpetrator of the murder. A warrant is on file for his arrest.   

Anyone with information regarding the crime or the location of William Powell is asked to call the NOPD Homicide Section at 504-658-5300 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.