Published: 12-17-2025 | Category: Statewide
UPDATE: Jamil Wright was located safe. The Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory is canceled. Please remove the photos of him, and direct any questions to the Gretna Police Department. Thank you for your assistance.
Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory
Assistance Needed Locating Missing Gretna Juvenile
Jefferson Parish - The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Gretna Police Department for Jamil Wright. Wright was last seen at approximately 3:15 p.m., at school, Young Audiences, on Burmaster Street in Gretna. LSP received the request to issue an advisory at 10:02 p.m.
Wright is a 17-year-old black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5’10” and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black Young Audiences school shirt, black jacket, black pants, black shoes with white soles and a clear backpack. Wright suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment and is not usually left unsupervised.
Wright is believed to be traveling on foot in an unknown direction. He is not familiar with the area.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Jamil Wright should immediately contact the Gretna Police Department at 504-366-4374 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Gretna Police Department.
Contact Information:
Trooper First Class Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2775
[email protected]