Manuel Rivas, 38, was killed by gunfire in New Orleans on Friday, July 12, 2024. The shooting occurred in the city’s 7th Ward and the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office later identified him among the deceased from that day, which included several other separate shootings across the city.

The New Orleans Police Department opened an investigation into the circumstances of the 7th Ward incident. In the days that followed a suspect was identified and taken into custody in connection with the shooting that killed Rivas.

If anyone has information about Manuel Rivas, his movements that day, or the 7th Ward shooting, please share what is known.