NOPD Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Yuan N. Buggage (black male, DOB: 05-05-2000) of Chalmette, La., in the ongoing investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 29, 2024, in the 2100 block of Soniat Street.

At about 5:28 p.m. on July 29, NOPD Second District officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 2100 block of Sonia Street. Upon their arrival, officers located two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A 15-year-old juvenile male and a 25-year old adult male were each transported to a local hospital for treatment. The 15-year-old was later pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later.

On July 31, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as 15-year-old Tyvien Jirouard and determined cause of death to be from gunshot-related injuries.

Through further investigation, NOPD Homicide Section detectives developed and positively identified Buggage as a suspect in this incident. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Buggage on one count each of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. Buggage was found to be incarcerated in the Orleans Parish Justice Center on previous charges and was subsequently re-booked on the additional charges.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this ongoing investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Sectoin 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].