Cops Nab Five In Republic NOLA Shooting That Shook Warehouse District

New Orleans police say five people are now in custody in connection with the mass shooting outside Republic NOLA that killed a young woman in April 2024, a case that has weighed on the Warehouse District for more than two years. Investigators say the probe is still very much alive as detectives sort through evidence and continue working with prosecutors.

The New Orleans Police Department confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, according to WDSU. Officials did not immediately release the names of those arrested or spell out the charges, the station reported, marking the first publicly announced arrests tied to the April 2024 attack.

Case background

The shooting unfolded just before midnight on April 14, 2024, outside Republic NOLA in the 800 block of South Peters Street, leaving 24-year-old Jezreel Poleate dead and eleven others wounded, according to FOX 8. Witnesses described a chaotic scramble as victims were rushed to nearby hospitals, while families spent the following months demanding answers. The station reported that Crimestoppers offered a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Victims and civil claims

Attorneys representing the injured victims and the family of the woman who was killed filed a lawsuit against Republic NOLA and its owner, accusing the venue of failing to provide adequate security, WDSU reported. Victims' advocates have pushed for more transparency from authorities and consistent follow-through as detectives worked leads over the last two years.

What happens next

Police say the investigation remains ongoing and that detectives are coordinating with prosecutors to determine what filings will follow; at the time of the announcement, officials had not detailed the charges or the evidence that led to the arrests, according to FOX 8. The arrests arrive after sustained public pressure and civil litigation from victims, and city officials have previously floated use of a padlock ordinance along with other safety measures in the Warehouse District. The NOPD and the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office did not immediately respond to requests for additional comment.