On September 20, 2021, in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, 20-year-old Torrin Girard was found dead in the 4300 block of Tchoupitoulas Street. The New Orleans Police Department responded to a call just before 2 p.m. and discovered Girard suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed gunshots as the cause of death.

Investigators identified more than one person believed to be involved. An initial suspect, 32-year-old Jessie Hughes, was named, and a second person of interest was later identified. On October 16, 2021, 33-year-old Ulysses J. Thomas Sr. was arrested and charged with principal to second-degree murder in connection with Girard’s death. The search for Jessie Hughes and any other potential individuals connected to the case remained ongoing.

If anyone has information about Torrin Girard, Jessie Hughes, Ulysses J. Thomas Sr., or events on Tchoupitoulas Street that afternoon, please share what is known.