Editors Note: As of October 2007, prosecutors declined to bring charges against Eugenio Lacayo in connection with this case. Lacayo’s record has since been expunged.

New Orleans Police have issued warrants for two Loyola University students and a Tulane University student in the attack on finance senior Mike Lloyd that occurred around 3:30 Wednesday morning near the Tulane library.

International business freshman Gustavo Antonetti and criminal justice junior Joaquin Rosales-Aramduru of Loyola, and communications sophomore Eugenio Lacayo Abreu of Tulane are wanted for aggravated battery. Police also said that both Loyola students, Antonetti and Rosales-Aramduru, have been identified in a separate similar offense that was reported to have occurred September 9, at a bar in the 5100 block of Freret Street.

According to investigators, in the most recent case, 21-year-old Lloyd was walking home from a party when he was confronted by several Hispanic males. Officials say the males then attacked Lloyd, beating him and knocking him to the ground. Lloyd was reported to have been knocked unconscious, and when he awoke was suffering from a stab wound his body. Police said he was taken to Charity Hospital and was released Friday afternoon.

A follow-up investigation conducted by Second District Detective Wade Bowser positively identified the three wanted suspects as the persons responsible. The case is ongoing to determine the identity of any others who may have been involved. Police say more arrest warrants could be issued.

Investigators say Antonetti and Rosales-Aramduru are also wanted for an attack on four University of New Orleans Students near a bar on the 5100 block of Freret earlier this month. All of those victims suffered puncture wounds, according to a police report that also said none of their injuries appeared to be life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and Det. Bowser is attempting to identify other suspects.

Crimestoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information that can help solve this crime is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111 or toll free for long distance callers at 1-877-903-STOP (7867). Callers do not have to give their name nor testify in court to receive the reward.