In the New Orleans neighborhood of St. Roch, a burst of violence on May 1, 2017, cut short the life of 25-year-old Ferniqua 'Muffin' Johnson. The shooting, which also left a 23-year-old man wounded, prompted a police investigation that would soon center on a single suspect.
Authorities moved swiftly, and within days, their attention focused on 20-year-old Raekeda Wright. She was apprehended on a Tuesday in connection with the fatal double shooting.
Investigators brought serious charges against Wright, accusing her of second-degree murder in the death of Johnson.
In addition to the murder charge, Wright also faced a count of attempted second-degree murder for the injuries sustained by the male victim in the incident. The arrest marked a significant development in the case, bringing a measure of progress for a community shaken by the violent loss of a young woman's life.
