Willie Cuevas, 25, was killed by gunfire in New Orleans’ Little Woods neighborhood on the evening of October 1, 2025. After being shot, the vehicle he was riding in collided with a police car; emergency personnel responded but Cuevas was pronounced dead at the scene.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation. In the days and weeks that followed officials did not identify any suspects or persons of interest, and news reports and police releases through early 2026 disclosed no arrests or major developments.

Few details have been made public about what led to the shooting or who may have been involved. Anyone with information about Cuevas, his movements that evening, or the crash is asked to come forward.