Jury Convicts New Orleans Man of Murder
A jury found Jeremiah Williams guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of Sergeant Frederick Magee Jr.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Violence
A jury convicted Jeremiah Williams of second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and firearm possession in the fatal shooting of U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Frederick Magee Jr. The verdict follows the earlier guilty plea of Jerroy Holden for his role in the killing.
Why it matters
The conviction brings a formal legal conclusion to the investigation of a high-profile shooting that left a military member dead on a city street. It clarifies the culpability of those involved in both the murder and the subsequent efforts to hide evidence.
A jury convicted Jeremiah Williams on October 23, 2026, following the October 16, 2026, guilty plea of Jerroy Holden for obstruction of justice. Investigators recovered 12 spent rifle casings from the 700 block of Tchoupitoulas Street.
The players
Jeremiah Williams
He is the individual convicted by a jury of second-degree murder and other related felony charges.
Frederick Magee Jr.
He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve who died after being shot on Tchoupitoulas Street.
Jerroy Holden
He is an accomplice who pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for his role in burning the vehicle used in the crime.
The details
The shooting occurred on a sidewalk when the perpetrator exited a black SUV and opened fire on the victim. Following the attack, authorities discovered a burned vehicle used in the incident on the West Bank.
Timeline
November 3, 2024: Sergeant Frederick Magee Jr. was killed in a shooting.
October 16, 2026: Jerroy Holden pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice.
October 23, 2026: A jury found Jeremiah Williams guilty of murder.
Legal Context
This case follows the legal patterns established in New Orleans for prosecutions involving recovered ballistic evidence and vehicle arson. It highlights the city's ongoing efforts to secure convictions in cases where suspects attempt to destroy evidence.
The resolution of this case closes a violent chapter that impacted a busy commercial corridor in New Orleans. Residents and businesses in the area benefit from the removal of a convicted felon from the streets.
The takeaway
Justice is served in this case through the successful prosecution of both the shooter and his accomplice. This verdict serves as a reminder of how law enforcement uses forensic evidence like casing counts and vehicle recovery to secure convictions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WGNO - News With A Twist.
