The New Orleans Police Department has arrested Tyree Jones, a suspect in the homicide of a 23-year-old female that occurred on November 1, 2026, in Algiers. Jones was apprehended on November 3, 2026, by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, NOPD Violent Offender Warrant Squad, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

He will be booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center before being extradited to the Orleans Parish Justice Center, where he faces a charge of second-degree murder.

Press Release: New Orleans Police Department

Reproduced in full from the New Orleans Police Department.

NOPD Arrest Suspect in Algiers Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of a 23-year-old female that occurred on November 1, 2026, at approximately 5:28 p.m. near the intersection of Tall Timbers Drive and Peach Tree Court in Algiers.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, NOPD Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS), and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office located and arrested Tyree Jones (B/M, DOB: 12-09-1998) in the 3600 block of Lapalco Boulevard.

The apprehension was aided by resources from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Real Time Intelligence Center.

Jones will be booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center before being extradited to the Orleans Parish Justice Center, where he will face a charge of second-degree murder (La. R.S. 14:30.1).

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The NOPD thanks the U.S. Marshals Service and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for their assistance and continued partnership in apprehending violent offenders.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, 504-539-3419, 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: [email protected]