Jermaine Riles, 49, was a longtime Wal-Mart employee and a familiar face in New Iberia, Louisiana. Described by neighbors as friendly and hardworking, he was a father and grandfather who was known for greeting people in his community. His life ended on December 26, 2022, when he was shot in the 100-block of Dark Alley. Bystanders took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The New Iberia Police Department called the killing domestic-related and identified a suspect. Arrest warrants were issued for 36-year-old Stevie Jay Vital on charges of second-degree murder, illegal use of firearms, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and police warned he should be considered armed and dangerous. The specific relationship between Vital and Riles was not publicly disclosed.

If anyone knew Jermaine or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know with the investigation.