NOPD Identifies Suspect in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Dana "Dante" Dorceus (pictured, black male, DOB: 04-02-1985) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 23, 2024, in the 2400 block of Dryades Street.

At about 1:40 a.m., NOPD Sixth District police responded to a call of a shooting in the 2400 block of Dryades Street. Upon arrival, they found a known male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported via New Orleans EMS to a local hospital, where he later declared deceased.

On July 25, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as 41-year-old Tony Jones, and determined cause of death to be from gunshot-related injury.

Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Section detectives developed and positively identified Dorceus as the perpetrator in this incident. He is wanted on one count of second-degree murder.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in locating Dana Dorceus is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Division 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 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD's Public Affairs Division at [email protected].